2006 Wyoming elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Wyoming on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. All of the state's executive officers—the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction—were up for election.
Governor
Incumbent Democratic Governor Dave Freudenthal sought re-election to a second term. Despite the state's strong Republican lean, Freudenthal entered the race as a heavy favorite against the Republican nominee, Ray Hunkins. Ultimately, Freudenthal won re-election in a landslide, winning 69% of the vote to Hunkins's 30%.
Secretary of State
Incumbent Secretary of State Joe Meyer was barred from seeking a third term as Secretary of State, and instead opted to run for Treasurer. Max Maxfield, meanwhile, was term-limited from seeking a third term as Auditor and ran to succeed Meyer. He faced longtime Natrona County Clerk Mary Ann Collins in the Republican primary. The campaign between Maxfield and Collins was largely civil, with both of them touting their respective experience and Maxfield pushing back on the idea that he was playing "musical chairs" with different statewide positions. The Casper Star-Tribune endorsed Collins over Maxfield, praising her as a "capable administrator" who "will bring a valuable, fresh perspective to the secretary of state's office." It praised Maxfield for his "strong experience in management," but ultimately concluded that "Collins's specialized expertise gives her the edge in this race."
Maxfield ultimately won the Republican primary over Collins by a slim margin, winning 54% of the vote to Collins's 46%.
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