Wyoming Primary: Matt Mead Is Narrow Choice for GOP Governor Nomination

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Former U.S. Attorney Matt Mead has apparently won the Wyoming Republican primary for governor by a razor-slim margin over Sarah Palin-backed candidate Rita Meyer, the state auditor. The Wyoming Secretary of State's office gives Mead a 714-vote edge in unofficial results from the Tuesday contest.
Matt Mead, Republican candidate for Wyoming governor

Matt Mead, Republican candidate for Wyoming governor

Mead will face Leslie Petersen, the former state Democratic Party chairwoman, in November in a campaign to succeed Democratic Gov. Dave Freudenthal, who is leaving office after two terms. In a heavily Republican state, the GOP will be looking for a pick up a seat in the governor's race. Mead tallied 30,272 votes in a multi-candidate GOP field, while Peterson captured 10,759 in the Democratic primary, WyomingNews.com said.

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