1954 Wyoming gubernatorial election

The 1954 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Governor Clifford Joy Rogers ran for a full term as Governor of Wyoming after Frank A. Barrett was elected to the U.S. Senate, but lost the nomination to former State Representative Milward Simpson. Simpson narrowly defeated Democratic former Secretary of State William Jack in the general election.

1954 Wyoming gubernatorial election

← 1950 November 2, 1954 (1954-11-02) 1958 →
 
Nominee Milward Simpson William M. Jack
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 56,275 55,163
Percentage 50.50% 49.50%

County results
Simpson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Jack:      50–60%      70–80%

Governor before election

Clifford Joy Rogers
Republican

Elected Governor

Milward Simpson
Republican

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William M. Jack 26,283 80.05%
Democratic D. Dexter 6,550 19.95%
Total votes 32,833 100.00%

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Milward Simpson 17,089 37.79%
Republican Clifford Joy Rogers (inc.) 12,797 28.30%
Republican Frank C. Mockler 5,271 11.66%
Republican Floyd W. Bartling 4,388 9.70%
Republican Marvin Bishop 3,919 8.67%
Republican Wardell Clinger 1,757 3.89%
Total votes 45,221 100.00%

Results

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1954 Wyoming gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Milward Simpson 56,275 50.50% −5.65%
Democratic William M. Jack 55,163 49.50% +5.65%
Majority 1,112 1.00% −11.30%
Turnout 111,438
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Dexter Will Seek Dem Bid For Governor". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. April 4, 1954. p. 2.
  2. ^ a b c Copenhaver, Everett T. (1955). 1955 Wyoming Official Directory and 1954 Election Returns. pp. 50–52.
  3. ^ "Mockler Hints He Will Enter Governor Race". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. April 5, 1954. p. 10.
  4. ^ "Bartling Says Glendo Dam Camp Should Be at Glendo". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. August 9, 1954. p. 3.
  5. ^ "Bishop Will Seek Post Of Governor". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. January 24, 1954. p. 1.
  6. ^ "Wardell Clinger To Run For Governor". Jackson Hole Guide. Jackson, Wyo. March 18, 1954. p. 6.