1944 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming
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The 1944 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming was held on November 7, 1944. Incumbent Republican Congressman Frank A. Barrett ran for re-election. He was challenged in the general election by Democratic nominee Charles E. Norris, a Union Pacific Railroad conductor. Barrett ultimately won his second term by a wide margin, defeating Norris with 56 percent of the vote.
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November 7, 1944
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- Charles E. Norris, Union Pacific Railroad conductor[1]
- Clyde C. Winters, Union Pacific Railroad conductor[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles E. Norris | 8,980 | 61.64% | |
| Democratic | Clyde C. Winters | 5,589 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 14,569 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Frank A. Barrett, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank A. Barrett (inc.) | 17,843 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 17,843 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank A. Barrett (inc.) | 53,533 | 55.70% | |
| Democratic | Charles E. Norris | 42,569 | 44.30% | |
| Total votes | 96,102 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||