1930 Wyoming gubernatorial election

1930 Wyoming gubernatorial election

November 4, 1930 (1930-11-04)

Nominee Frank Emerson Leslie A. Miller Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 38,058 37,188 Percentage 50.58% 49.42%

County results Emerson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Miller:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Frank Emerson Republican Elected Governor Frank Emerson Republican

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

• Leslie A. Miller, State Senator

Results

Democratic primary

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

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

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