One-term incumbent Republican Dr. John Barrasso was appointed to the Senate in 2007 after the death of Republican Craig L. Thomas and won a special election in 2008 to complete Thomas's term. He will face Democrat Tim Chesnut, a member of the Albany County Board of Commissioners, and a rancher named Joel Otto who ran on the "Wyoming Country" line.
Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator John Barrasso won re-election to a first full term.
The primary elections were held August 21, 2012.
Democratic hold
Democratic gain
Republican hold
Republican gain
Independent hold
Independent gain
Before: 2 independents (VT, CT) caucused with the Democrats
After: 2 independents (VT, ME) caucus with the Democrats.
Majority Leader before election
Harry Reid Democratic Party
Elected Majority Leader
Harry Reid Democratic Party
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