Leslie A. Miller

Leslie Andrew Miller (January 29, 1886  September 29, 1970) was an American politician who served as the 17th governor of Wyoming from January 2, 1933, until January 2, 1939. He was a Democrat.

Leslie Andrew Miller
Miller c.1932
17th Governor of Wyoming
In office
January 2, 1933  January 2, 1939
Preceded byAlonzo Monroe Clark
Succeeded byNels Hansen Smith
Member of the Wyoming Senate
Personal details
Born(1886-01-29)January 29, 1886
Junction City, Kansas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 29, 1970(1970-09-29) (aged 84)
Wyoming, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Biography

Miller was born in Junction City, Kansas on January 29, 1886.

In 1892, his family moved to Wyoming. He served in the United States Marines from 1918 until 1919. He entered politics following his service and was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives. He was elected 17th Governor of Wyoming. He took his oath and was sworn in on December 27, 1932, 6-days early. He took office on January 2, 1933.[1]

Governor Miller was re-elected in 1935 and he replaced hanging with the gas chamber for executions.[2] In 1938, he was defeated by Nels H. Smith.

After his gubernatorial career, Miller served on the War Production Board as well as the Wyoming State Senate.

He died on September 29, 1970.

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