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The 1930 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Republican Governor Frank Emerson ran for re-election. As was the case with Emerson's first election in 1926, he faced a tight race. He was opposed by State Senator Leslie A. Miller, the Democratic nominee. Ultimately, Emerson narrowly won re-election over Miller, winning 51-49%, and by a margin of just 870 votes. However, Emerson did not end up serving his full term; he died on February 18, 1931, just a few weeks into his second term, triggering a special election in 1932.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Leslie A. Miller 9,627 100.00%
Total votes 9,627 100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

  • Frank Emerson, incumbent Governor
  • William H. Edelman, Wyoming State Treasurer

Results

Republican primary[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank C. Emerson (inc.) 30,009 71.71%
Republican William H. Edelman 11,840 28.29%
Total votes 41,849 100.00%

Results

1930 Wyoming gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Frank C. Emerson (inc.) 38,058 50.58% -0.32%
Democratic Leslie A. Miller 37,188 49.42% 0.47%
Majority 870 1.16% -0.79%
Turnout 75,246
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "Leslie A. Miller Announces His Candidacy for Governor". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. May 30, 1930. p. 1.
  2. ^ a b c Clark, A.M. (1931). 1931 Official Directory of Wyoming and Election Returns for 1930. pp. 50–53.
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