Electoral history of Dick Cheney

Dick Cheney, the 46th vice president of the United States (2001–2009), sought public office several times beginning in 1978. He was a member of the Republican Party, one of two major parties in the United States.[1][2] Cheney represented Wyoming's at-large congressional district (1979–1989) in the United States House of Representatives. He briefly served as the House minority whip in 1989 before resigning from the House to serve as the 17th United States Secretary of Defense (1989–1993) under President George H. W. Bush.

House of Representatives (1978–1988)

1978

Wyoming's at-large congressional district, 1978 (Republican primary):[3]

Wyoming's at-large congressional district

1978 Republican primary

Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dick Cheney 28,568 42.32
Republican Ed Witzenburger 20,863 30.91
Republican Jack R. Gage 18,075 26.78
Total 67,506 100

Wyoming's at-large congressional district, 1978:[4]

Wyoming's at-large congressional district, 1978
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dick Cheney 78,855 58.63
Democratic William D. Bagley 53,522 41.37
Total 132,377 100
Republican gain from Democratic

1980

Wyoming's at-large congressional district, 1980:[5]

Wyoming's at-large congressional district, 1980
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dick Cheney (inc.) 116,361 68.57
Democratic Jim Rogers 53,338 31.43
Total 169,699 100
Republican hold

1982

Wyoming's at-large congressional district, 1982:[6]

Wyoming's at-large congressional district, 1982
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dick Cheney (inc.) 113,236 71.09
Democratic Ted Hommel 46,041 28.91
Total 159,277 100
Republican hold

1984

Wyoming's at-large congressional district, 1984:[7]

Wyoming's at-large congressional district, 1984
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dick Cheney (inc.) 138,234 73.57
Democratic Hugh B. McFadden, Jr. 45,857 24.40
Libertarian Craig Alan McCune 3,813 2.03
Total 187,904 100
Republican hold

1986

Wyoming's at-large congressional district, 1986:[8]

Wyoming's at-large congressional district, 1986
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dick Cheney (inc.) 110,007 69.28
Democratic Rick F. Gilmore 48,780 30.72
Total 158,787 100
Republican hold

1988

Wyoming's at-large congressional district, 1988:[9]

Wyoming's at-large congressional district, 1988
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dick Cheney (inc.) 118,350 66.62
Democratic Bryan Sharratt 56,527 31.82
Libertarian Craig Alan McCune 1,906 1.07
New Alliance Al Hamburg 868 0.49
Total 177,651 100
Republican hold

United States Secretary of Defense confirmation (1989)

In 1989, Cheney was nominated by newly inaugurated President George H. W. Bush to serve as United States Secretary of Defense. Cheney was chosen after the United States Senate rejected Bush's nomination of Texas Senator John Tower due to his history of alcoholism.[10][11] In contrast, Cheney, a respected bipartisan, was expected to easily be confirmed. On March 17, Cheney was confirmed by the Senate with a vote of 92-0 with 8 Senators not voting.[12][13]

Presidential elections

2000

Nomination

2000 Republican National Convention (Vice Presidential tally):[14]

General election

2000 United States presidential election:

2004

Nomination

2004 Republican National Convention (Vice Presidential tally):[15]

General election

2004 United States presidential election:

References

  1. ^ Schrad, Mark Lawrence (October 23, 2024). "Why a third-party presidential candidate can never win". The Hill. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  2. ^ Gerstenzang, James (November 8, 2002). "Bush Would Tap Cheney in '04". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  3. ^ Our Campaigns – WY At-Large – R Primary Race – Sep 12, 1978
  4. ^ Our Campaigns – WY At-Large Race – Nov 7, 1978
  5. ^ Our Campaigns – WY At-Large Race – Nov 4, 1980
  6. ^ Our Campaigns – WY At-Large Race – Nov 2, 1982
  7. ^ Our Campaigns – WY At-Large Race – Nov 6, 1984
  8. ^ Our Campaigns – WY At-Large Race – Nov 4, 1986
  9. ^ Our Campaigns – WY At-Large Race – Nov 8, 1988
  10. ^ King, Elizabeth. "This Is What Happened Last Time a Cabinet Nomination Was Rejected". Time. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  11. ^ Taggart, Charles Johnson (1990). "Cheney, Richard Bruce". 1990 Britannica Book of the Year. Chicago: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. p. 85. ISBN 0-85229-522-7.
  12. ^ "Roll Call Vote 101st Congress - 1st Session". Senate.gov. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  13. ^ Broder, John M. (March 11, 1989). "Rep. Dick Cheney Picked by Bush as Defense Secretary". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  14. ^ Our Campaigns – US Vice President – R Convention Race – Jul 20, 2000
  15. ^ Our Campaigns – US Vice President – R Convention Race – Aug 23, 2004
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