1930 Wyoming gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1930 Wyoming gubernatorial election
Country:Wyoming
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1926 Wyoming gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1926
Next Election:1932 Wyoming gubernatorial special election
Next Year:1932
Nominee1:Frank Emerson
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:38,058
Percentage1:50.58%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Nominee2:Leslie A. Miller
Popular Vote2:37,188
Percentage2:49.42%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Frank Emerson
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Frank Emerson
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1930 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Republican Governor Frank Emerson ran for re-election. As was the case with Emerson's first election in 1926, he faced a tight race. He was opposed by State Senator Leslie A. Miller, the Democratic nominee. Ultimately, Emerson narrowly won re-election over Miller, winning 51-49%, and by a margin of just 870 votes. However, Emerson did not end up serving his full term; he died on February 18, 1931, just a few weeks into his second term, triggering a special election in 1932.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: May 30, 1930. Leslie A. Miller Announces His Candidacy for Governor. Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo.. 1.