1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election

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.

1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election

← 1970 November 5, 1974 (1974-11-05) 1978 →

Nominee Edgar Herschler Dick Jones Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 71,741 56,645 Percentage 55.88% 44.12%

County results Herschler:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Jones:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Stanley Hathaway Republican Elected Governor Edgar Herschler Democratic

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Edgar Herschler, former State Representative
• Harry Leimback, State Senator
• John J. Rooney, former State Representative and nominee for governor in 1970

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Edgar Herschler	19,997	46.59
	Democratic	Harry Leimback	15,255	35.54
	Democratic	John J. Rooney	7,674	17.87
Total votes			42,926	100

Republican primary

Candidates

• Dick Jones, former State Senator
• Malcolm Wallop, State Senator
• Roy Peck, State Senator
• Clarence Brimmer, Wyoming Attorney General

Republican primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Dick Jones	15,502	26.54
	Republican	Malcolm Wallop	14,688	25.14
	Republican	Roy Peck	14,217	24.34
	Republican	Clarence Brimmer	14,014	23.98
Total votes			58,421	100

Results

1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Edgar Herschler	71,741	55.88%	+18.67%
	Republican	Dick Jones	56,645	44.12%	−18.67%
Majority			15,096	11.76%	−13.81%
Turnout			128,386
	Democratic gain from Republican