1954 Wyoming gubernatorial election

The Wyoming gubernatorial election of 1954 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
November 2, 1954 (1954-11-02)
 
Nominee Milward Simpson William M. Jack
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 56,275 55,163
Percentage 50.5% 49.5%
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

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Republican primary

Candidates
Republican primary results[1]
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

Democratic primary

Candidates
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

Results
Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1954[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Milward Simpson 56,275 50.50
Democratic William M. Jack 55,163 49.50
Total votes '111,438' '100'

References
  1. "WY Governor - R Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  2. "WY Governor - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
  3. "WY Governor - General Election". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
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