24 Years Ago: Wyoming’s Closest Election Decided By Ping-Pong Ball
In 1994, Governor Mike Sullivan pulled a ping-pong ball from his cowboy hat to break a tie in the race for the Wyoming State House.
Randall Luthi
Wyoming’s Closest Election Was Decided By A Ping-Pong Ball
The Cowboy State is notorious for closely contested campaigns, including one election nearly 25 years ago that was decided by a ping-pong ball after ending in a tie.
A Ping Pong Ball Decided the Weirdest Election in Wyoming History
In 1994, the race for Wyoming's State House was decided by a ping pong ball.
The Closest Election in Wyoming History
In November of 1994, the race for the state house between Republican Randall Luthi and Independent Larry Call finished in a dead heat, 1,941 votes each.