1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election
Country:Wyoming
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1970 Wyoming gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1970
Next Election:1978 Wyoming gubernatorial election
Next Year:1978
Nominee1:Edgar Herschler
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:71,741
Percentage1:55.88%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Nominee2:Dick Jones
Popular Vote2:56,645
Percentage2:44.12%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Stanley Hathaway
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Edgar Herschler
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election 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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Republican primary

Candidates