1934 Wyoming gubernatorial election
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.
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- Leslie A. Miller, incumbent Governor
- Tom D. O'Neil, former state highway commissioner[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Leslie A. Miller (inc.) | 19,280 | 61.36% | |
| Democratic | T. D. O'Neil | 12,142 | 38.64% | |
| Total votes | 31,422 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Alonzo M. Clark, former Governor of Wyoming
- Nels H. Smith, former state highway commissioner, former State Representative[3]
- John A. Whiting, Wyoming State Engineer[4]
- Frank E. Lucas, former Governor of Wyoming
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alonzo M. Clark | 12,974 | 37.62% | |
| Republican | Nels Smith | 10,477 | 30.38% | |
| Republican | John A. Whiting | 6,467 | 18.75% | |
| Republican | Frank E. Lucas | 4,571 | 13.25% | |
| Total votes | 34,489 | 100.00% | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Leslie A. Miller (inc.) | 54,305 | 57.91% | +7.06% | |
| Republican | Alonzo M. Clark | 38,792 | 41.36% | -5.85% | |
| Socialist | Louis Sky | 527 | 0.56% | -1.18% | |
| Communist | Merton Willer | 156 | 0.17% | -0.02% | |
| Majority | 15,513 | 16.54% | +12.91% | ||
| Turnout | 93,780 | ||||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
- "Tom O'Neil Is Still In Race, Report from Cheyenne". Jackson's Hole Courier. Jackson, Wyo. January 18, 1934. p. 5.
- Hunt, Lester C. (1935). 1935 Official Directory of Wyoming and Election Returns for 1934. pp. 52–56.
- "Nels Smith Is Well Known Weston County Rachman". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. March 8, 1934. p. 2.
- "John A. Whiting Files for Gubernatorial Nomination". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. April 17, 1934. p. 1.
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