1926 Wyoming gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1926 Wyoming gubernatorial election
Country:Wyoming
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 Wyoming gubernatorial special election
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1930 Wyoming gubernatorial election
Next Year:1930
Image1:Frank_C._Emerson.jpg
Nominee1:Frank Emerson
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:35,651
Percentage1:50.90%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:Nellie Tayloe Ross
Popular Vote2:34,286
Percentage2:48.95%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Nellie Tayloe Ross
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Frank Emerson
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1926 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1926. Incumbent Democratic Governor Nellie Tayloe Ross, first elected in the 1924 special election, ran for re-election to a second term. She was narrowly defeated by the Republican nominee, former State Engineer Frank Emerson.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

General election

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: June 9, 1926. Lucas and Lathrop File for Governor. Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo.. 1.
  2. News: August 16, 1926. Heavy Vote is Forecast. Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo.. 1.