1962 United States Senate special election in Wyoming
John J. Hickey Democratic Milward Simpson Republican The 1962 United States Senate special election in Wyoming was held on November 6, 1962.Following the death of Senator-elect Keith Thomson after his election to the Senate in 1960, Democratic Governor John J. Hickey appointed himself to fill the vacancy.A special election was held to fill the remaining four years of the term in 1962, and Hickey faced a strong challenge from former Republican Governor Milward Simpson in a rematch of the 1958 gubernatorial election.Despite a political environment largely favorable to Democrats nationwide, Democratic candidates faced strong headwinds in Wyoming.Senator Hickey overwhelmingly lost re-election to Simpson as Democratic Governor Jack R. Gage lost re-election by a wide margin, as well.