1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election

Summary

The 1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Republican Stanley Hathaway chose to retire than run for a third term as Governor of Wyoming. Former Democratic State Representative Edgar Herschler defeated former Republican State Senator Dick Jones.

1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election

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Nominee Edgar Herschler Dick Jones
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 71,741 56,645
Percentage 55.88% 44.12%

County results
Herschler:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Jones:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Stanley Hathaway
Republican

Elected Governor

Edgar Herschler
Democratic

Democratic primary edit

Candidates edit

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Edgar Herschler 19,997 46.59
Democratic Harry Leimback 15,255 35.54
Democratic John J. Rooney 7,674 17.87
Total votes 42,926 100

Republican primary edit

Candidates edit

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dick Jones 15,502 26.54
Republican Malcolm Wallop 14,688 25.14
Republican Roy Peck 14,217 24.34
Republican Clarence Brimmer 14,014 23.98
Total votes 58,421 100

Results edit

1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Edgar Herschler 71,741 55.88% +18.67%
Republican Dick Jones 56,645 44.12% -18.67%
Majority 15,096 11.76% -13.81%
Turnout 128,386
Democratic gain from Republican

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Thomson, Thyra (1975). 1975 Wyoming Official Directory and 1974 Election Returns. pp. 93–95.