1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election

The Wyoming gubernatorial election of 1974 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
November 5, 1974 (1974-11-05)
 
Nominee Edgar Herschler Dick Jones
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 71,741 56,645
Percentage 55.9% 44.1%
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

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Democratic primary

Candidates
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

Candidates
Republican primary results[2]
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
Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1974[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Edgar Herschler 71,741 55.88 +18.67%
Republican Dick Jones 56,645 44.12 -18.67%
Total votes 128,386 100.00 N/A

References
  1. "WY Governor - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  2. "WY Governor - R Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  3. "Wyoming Blue Book Volume IV" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
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