1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election

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

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.

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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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

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Candidates

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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

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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

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