A general election was held in the U.S. state of Wyoming on Tuesday, November 8, 1910. All of the state's executive officers—the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction—were up for election. Former U.S. Senator Joseph M. Carey won the gubernatorial election, securing the first Democratic win for Governor since 1892. Democratic candidates unseated Republican incumbents in the elections for Secretary of State and Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Republicans narrowly held open seats in elections for State Auditor and Treasurer.
Governor
editIncumbent Republican Governor Bryant B. Brooks declined to run for re-election. Former U.S. Senator Joseph M. Carey and Attorney General William E. Mullen were the leading Republican contenders, but Carey instead successfully received the Democratic nomination, and ran against Mullen in the general election. Carey defeated Mullen by a wide margin, the first Democratic gubernatorial victory since 1892.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph M. Carey | 21,086 | 55.60% | +20.75 | |
| Republican | William E. Mullen | 15,235 | 40.17% | −20.03% | |
| Socialist | W. W. Paterson | 1,605 | 4.23% | −0.33% | |
| Majority | 5,851 | 15.43% | −9.93% | ||
| Turnout | 37,926 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | |||||
Secretary of State
editIncumbent Republican Secretary of State William R. Schnitger ran for re-election to a second term. Cody Mayor Frank L. Houx was nominated by acclamation at the Democratic convention as its nominee for Secretary of State.[2] The contest between Schnitger and Houx was close, and initial vote tallies showed Houx up by several hundred votes,[3] but the final count showed a considerably narrowed result, with Houx up just 37 votes. Nonetheless, Republicans did not contest Houx's election, and Schnitger conceded defeat.[4]
General election
editResults
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank L. Houx | 17,513 | 47.71% | +12.82% | |
| Republican | William R. Schnitger (inc.) | 17,476 | 47.61% | −12.65% | |
| Socialist | L. Payne | 1,718 | 4.68% | −0.17% | |
| Majority | 37 | 0.10% | −25.27% | ||
| Turnout | 36,707 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | |||||
Auditor
editIncumbent Republican State Auditor LeRoy Grant declined to run for re-election to a fourth term. At the Republican convention, Robert Forsyth, a State Senator from Sweetwater County,[5] was nominated over George Patterson, receiving 117 votes to Patterson's 59. Forsyth was then nominated by acclamation.[6] In the general election, Senator Forsyth faced the Democratic nominee, George C. Forsythe, a Converse County Justice of the Peace.[7] Forsyth ended up narrowly defeating Forsythe, winning by just 766 votes and a 2% margin.
General election
editResults
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert B. Forsyth | 17,845 | 48.71% | −11.20% | |
| Democratic | G. C. Forsythe | 17,079 | 46.62% | +11.11% | |
| Socialist | J. A. Johnson | 1,711 | 4.67% | +0.09% | |
| Majority | 766 | 2.09% | −22.31% | ||
| Turnout | 36,635 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Treasurer
editIncumbent Republican Treasurer Edward Gillette was unable to seek re-election due to the state constitution's prohibition on state treasurers succeeding themselves. At the Republican convention, State Senator Joseph L. Baird[8] was nominated after former State House Speaker Scott Snively and H. R. Weston both declined to seek the office.[9] At the Democratic convention, Dr. Earl Whedon defeated former State Senator Leopold Kabis for the nomination, and advanced to the general election.[10] In the general election, Baird narrowly defeated Whedon, winning by just 207 votes, or 0.56% of the vote.
General election
editResults
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joseph L. Baird | 17,610 | 47.99% | −12.62% | |
| Democratic | Earl Whedon | 17,403 | 47.43% | +12.84% | |
| Socialist | G. Silfvast | 1,682 | 4.58% | +0.03% | |
| Majority | 207 | 0.56% | −25.47% | ||
| Turnout | 36,695 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Superintendent of Public Instruction
editIncumbent Republican Superintendent Archibald D. Cook ran for re-election to a second term. At the Democratic convention, Weston County Superintendent of Schools Rose Bird was nominated as Cook's opponent. In the general election, Rose defeated Archibald, winning 49.5% of the vote to Cook's 45.9%.
General election
editResults
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rose A. Bird | 18,184 | 49.53% | +13.86% | |
| Republican | Archibald D. Cook (inc.) | 16,841 | 45.87% | −13.85% | |
| Socialist | Ludy D. Bode | 1,691 | 4.61% | −0.01% | |
| Majority | 1,343 | 3.66% | −20.40% | ||
| Turnout | 36,716 | ||||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Erwin, Marie (1974). Trenholm, Virginia Cole (ed.). Wyoming Blue Book (PDF). Vol. 2. Cheyenne, Wyo.: Pioneer Printing & Stationery Co. pp. 574–75.
- ^ "Democratic Convention in Detail: Recent Democratic State Convention as Viewed by Sheridan Newspapers". Park County Enterprise. Cody, Wyo. September 24, 1910. pp. 1, 8. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ "Schnitger Loses for Re-election". Laramie Republican. Laramie, Wyo. November 12, 1910. p. 5. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ "Baird Election Treasurer Majority Over Whedon: Houx, Democrat, Elected Secretary of State by Majority of 38 Over Schnitger, Republican". Daily Enterprise. Sheridan, Wyo. November 26, 1910. p. 1. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ "Representative Robert Forysth". Wyoming Legislator Database. Wyoming State Legislature. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ "The Doings at Rawlins Resume of Convention: Full Account of the Doings of the Proceedings of the Republican State Meet, and the Platform Adopted". Daily Enterprise. Sheridan, Wyo. November 26, 1910. p. 1. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ "Lusk Herald Sold". Wyoming Tribune. Cheyenne, Wyo. November 26, 1910. p. 6. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ "Representative John Baird". Wyoming Legislator Database. Wyoming State Legislature. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ "F. W. Mondell and W. E. Mullen: Will Lead Wyoming Republicans to Victory in November--Schnitger for Secretary and Baird for Treasurer". Daily Enterprise. Sheridan, Wyo. September 16, 1910. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ "Carey the Nominee: Democratic State Convention Nominates Joseph M. Carey for Governor". Sheridan Post. Sheridan, Wyo. September 16, 1910. p. 2,7. Retrieved June 8, 2021.