1954 Wyoming gubernatorial election
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The 1954 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Governor Clifford Joy Rogers ran for a full term as Governor of Wyoming after Frank A. Barrett was elected to the U.S. Senate, but lost the nomination to former State Representative Milward Simpson. Simpson narrowly defeated Democratic former Secretary of State William Jack in the general election.
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Democratic primary
editCandidates
edit- William M. Jack, former Secretary of State of Wyoming, State Auditor, and Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives
- D. A. Dexter, Casper businessman[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William M. Jack | 26,283 | 80.05% | |
| Democratic | D. Dexter | 6,550 | 19.95% | |
| Total votes | 32,833 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
editCandidates
edit- Milward Simpson, attorney and former State Representative
- Clifford Joy Rogers, incumbent Governor
- Frank C. Mockler, State Senator and former Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives[3]
- Floyd W. Bartling, former President of the Wyoming Senate[4]
- Marvin Bishop, former Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives[5]
- Wardell Clinger, rancher[6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Milward Simpson | 17,089 | 37.79% | |
| Republican | Clifford Joy Rogers (inc.) | 12,797 | 28.30% | |
| Republican | Frank C. Mockler | 5,271 | 11.66% | |
| Republican | Floyd W. Bartling | 4,388 | 9.70% | |
| Republican | Marvin Bishop | 3,919 | 8.67% | |
| Republican | Wardell Clinger | 1,757 | 3.89% | |
| Total votes | 45,221 | 100.00% | ||
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Milward Simpson | 56,275 | 50.50% | −5.65% | |
| Democratic | William M. Jack | 55,163 | 49.50% | +5.65% | |
| Majority | 1,112 | 1.00% | −11.30% | ||
| Turnout | 111,438 | ||||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
edit- ^ "Dexter Will Seek Dem Bid For Governor". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. April 4, 1954. p. 2.
- ^ a b c Copenhaver, Everett T. (1955). 1955 Wyoming Official Directory and 1954 Election Returns. pp. 50–52.
- ^ "Mockler Hints He Will Enter Governor Race". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. April 5, 1954. p. 10.
- ^ "Bartling Says Glendo Dam Camp Should Be at Glendo". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. August 9, 1954. p. 3.
- ^ "Bishop Will Seek Post Of Governor". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. January 24, 1954. p. 1.
- ^ "Wardell Clinger To Run For Governor". Jackson Hole Guide. Jackson, Wyo. March 18, 1954. p. 6.