Senator John Barrasso won re-election to a first full term.

Senator Craig Thomas died on June 4, 2007.

[2] Barrasso defeated Nick Carter with 73.4% of the vote in a 2008 special election to serve the remainder of the senatorial term.

He was highly popular in the state, with 69% of voters approving of him.

[3] John Barrasso vs. Dave Freudenthal Official campaign websites