the senate over John S. Wold. McGee, who managed to become re-elected several times in a heavily Republican-leaning state, faced headwinds from Gerald Ford's popularity in the state. State senator Malcolm Wallop was the Republican nominee. In the general election, Wallop comfortably defeated McGee, who won just four counties in the state. As of 2023, McGee is the last Democratic senator from the state of Wyoming. See also 1976 United States elections 1976 United States gubernatorial elections 1976 United States presidential election 1976 United States House of Representatives elections 94th United States Congress 95th United States Congress Notes References Sources