1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election
(Redirected from Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1974)
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.
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County results Herschler: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Jones: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Democratic primary
editCandidates
edit- Edgar Herschler, former State Representative
- Harry Leimback, State Senator
- John J. Rooney, former State Representative and nominee for governor in 1970
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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
editCandidates
edit- Dick Jones, former State Senator
- Malcolm Wallop, State Senator
- Roy Peck, State Senator
- Clarence Brimmer, Wyoming Attorney General
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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 |