1934 Wyoming gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1934 Wyoming gubernatorial election
Country:Wyoming
Type:presidential
Election Date:November 6, 1934
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1932 Wyoming gubernatorial special election
Previous Year:1932
Next Election:1938 Wyoming gubernatorial election
Next Year:1938
Image1:Leslie A. Miller.jpg
Nominee1:Leslie A. Miller
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:54,305
Percentage1:57.91%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee2:Alonzo M. Clark
Popular Vote2:38,792
Percentage2:41.36%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Leslie A. Miller
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Leslie A. Miller
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1934 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Democratic Governor Leslie A. Miller ran for re-election to his second term, and his first full term, following his initial election in the 1932 special election. Miller faced Republican Alonzo M. Clark, his predecessor as governor, in the general election. Despite the closeness of Miller's first election, he took advantage of the nationwide Democratic landslide and easily defeated Clark.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: January 18, 1934. Tom O'Neil Is Still In Race, Report from Cheyenne. Jackson's Hole Courier. Jackson, Wyo.. 5.
  2. News: March 8, 1934. Nels Smith Is Well Known Weston County Rachman. Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo.. 2.
  3. News: April 17, 1934. John A. Whiting Files for Gubernatorial Nomination. Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo.. 1.