1930 Wyoming state elections

none February 2026 September 2023 1930 Wyoming state elections Wyoming presidential no 1926 Wyoming state elections 1926 1934 Wyoming state elections 1934 A general election was held in the U.S. state of Wyoming on Tuesday, November 4, 1930. All of the state's executive officers—the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Public Instruction—were up for election. Republicans narrowly held onto the Governor's office and won every other state office. Governor 1930 Wyoming gubernatorial election Incumbent Republican Governor Frank Emerson ran for re-election to a second term. After beating back a challenge in the Republican primary from State Treasurer William H. Edelman, he faced State Senator Leslie A. Miller in the general election. As was the case in 1926, Emerson faced a close race, and only narrowly defeated Miller to win re-election. However, Emerson would die shortly after being sworn into his second term, triggering a special election in 1932. 1930 Wyoming gubernatorial electionClark A.M. 1931 Official Directory of Wyoming and Election Returns for 1930 50–53 1931 Republican Party (United States) Frank C. Emerson (inc.) 38,058 50.58% -0.32% Democratic Party (United States) Leslie A. Miller 37,188 49.42% 0.47% 870 1.16% -0.79% 75,246 100.00% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Secretary of State Incumbent Republican Secretary of State Alonzo M. Clark ran for re-election to a second term. After defeating two challengers in the Republican primary—State Representative A. D. Persson and former State Senator H. S. Kirk—he advanced to the general election, where he was opposed by O. O. Davis, the editor of the Green River Star. Clark overwhelmingly defeated Davis to win re-election. Just weeks into Clark's second term, however, Governor Emerson would die, elevating Clark as acting governor—though he continued to serve as Secretary of State. Democratic primary Candidates O. O. Davis, editor of the Green River StarJuly 9, 1930 O.O. Davis, Editor at Green River, Submits Petition for Office Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 5 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347894091/ June 3, 2021 Results Democratic Party primary results O. O. Davis Democratic Party (United States) 9,061 100.00% 9,061 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Alonzo M. Clark, incumbent Secretary of State A. D. Persson, State RepresentativeJanuary 21, 1930 Persson in Race for Secretary of State Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 4 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347872386/ June 3, 2021 H. S. Kirk, former State SenatorJuly 16, 1930 Lingle Man Will Run for State Secretary Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 12 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347894919/ June 3, 2021 Results Republican Primary results Alonzo M. Clark (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 21,158 55.66% A. D. Persson Republican Party (United States) 11,289 29.70% H. S. Kirk Republican Party (United States) 5,569 14.65% 38,016 100.00% General election Results 1930 Wyoming Secretary of State election Republican Party (United States) Alonzo M. Clark (inc.) 41,643 60.44% +7.22% Democratic Party (United States) O. O. Davis 27,268 39.56% -7.22% 14,385 20.88% +14.44% 64,325 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Auditor State Auditor Vincent Carter was elected to Congress in 1928, and Governor Frank Emerson appointed Roscoe Alcorn, the President the Wyoming Press Association and a former State Representative, as Carter's replacement.January 8, 1929 Gov. Emerson Names Alcorn for Auditor Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347896228/ June 3, 2021 Alcorn ran for re-election in 1930, and was opposed by accountant C. H. Reimerth in the Republican primary. Alcorn defeated Reimerth in a landslide and advanced to the general election. No Democratic candidate filed to oppose Alcorn, but A. E. Wilde received enough write-in votes to win the party's nomination. Wilde, however, declined the nomination.September 8, 1930 Democratic Nominee Out of Race for Wyoming Auditor Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 8 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347773651/ June 3, 2021 Accordingly, the Wyoming Democratic Party named June J. Creswell, the former Converse County Treasurer, as its nominee.September 23, 1930 Mrs. June Creswell to be Demo Candidate for Auditor Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 10 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347778465/ June 3, 2021 Alcorn was re-elected over Creswell in a landslide. Democratic primary No Democratic candidates filed for State Auditor. However, because A. E. Wilde received the most write-in votes for the race, he was entitled to the nomination under state law, which he declined. The Democratic Party then named June J. Creswell, the former Converse County Treasurer, as Wilde's replacement on the ballot. Republican primary Candidates Roscoe Alcorn, incumbent State Auditor C. H. Reimerth, accountant Results Republican Primary results Roscoe Alcorn (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 22,126 60.40% C. H. Reimerth Republican Party (United States) 14,508 39.60% 36,634 100.00 General election Results 1930 Wyoming Auditor election Republican Party (United States) Roscoe Alcorn (inc.) 42,126 61.84% +2.07% Democratic Party (United States) June J. Creswell 26,012 38.16% -2.07% 16,134 23.67% +4.15% 68,158 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Treasurer Incumbent State Treasurer William H. Edelman opted to challenge Governor Frank Emerson for re-election rather than seeking a second term, creating an open seat. Harry R. Weston, a banker, won the Republican primary over former Cheyenne Mayor Robert N. LaFontaine, and then faced former State Representative Bert Waddell in the general election. Weston defeated Waddell by a wide margin to win his first (and only) term as Treasurer. Democratic primary Candidates Bert Waddell, former State Representativehttps://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislators///141 Representative Bert Waddell Wyoming Legislator Database Wyoming State Legislature June 3, 2021 Results Democratic Party primary results Bert Waddell Democratic Party (United States) 8,393 100.00% 8,393 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Harry R. Weston, bankerJanuary 22, 1930 Two Now in Race for Treasurer of Wyoming Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 8 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347872522/ June 3, 2021 Robert N. LaFontaine, former Mayor of CheyenneJanuary 19, 1930 La Fontaine Enters Race for Treasurer Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347871893/ June 3, 2021 Results Republican Primary results Harry R. Weston Republican Party (United States) 22,968 63.39% Robert N. LaFontaine Republican Party (United States) 13,267 36.61% 36,235 100.00 General election Results 1930 Wyoming Treasurer election Republican Party (United States) Harry R. Weston 39,939 59.19% +2.88% Democratic Party (United States) Bert Waddell 27,534 40.81% -2.88% 12,405 18.39% +5.76% 67,473 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Superintendent of Public Instruction Incumbent Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction Katharine A. Morton ran for re-election to a fourth term. She faced Nelle O'Donnell in the Republican primary, which, despite Morton's longtime popularity, was the closest primary in the state. No Democratic candidates originally filed to oppose Morton, but L. C. Tidball, the former state commissioner of education, received enough write-in votes to win the nomination. Tidball declined the spot, however, citing his belief that politics shouldn't be mixed with schools.September 7, 1930 Tidball Declines to Run For State School Office Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 11 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347773094/ June 3, 2021 Accordingly, the state party named Margaret S. "Anna" Preston, the widow of former state Attorney General Douglas Preston, as its nominee.September 16, 1930 Mrs. Margaret Preston Will Oppose Katharine A. Morton Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/347775794/ June 3, 2021 Despite Morton's long history of electoral landslides and the Democratic Party's poor organization in the race, the campaign between Morton and Preston was quite close. Morton ultimately only won re-election by just 1,382 votes, winning her fourth and final term in office. Democratic primary Candidates No Democratic candidates filed for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. However, because L. C. Tidball received the most write-in votes for the race, he was entitled to the nomination under state law, which he declined. The Democratic Party then named Anna Preston as Tidball's replacement on the ballot. Republican primary Candidates Katharine A. Morton, incumbent Superintendent of Instruction Nelle O'Donnell Results Republican Party primary results Katharine Morton (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 21,897 55.08 Nelle O'Donnell Republican Party (United States) 17,857 44.92 39,754 100.00 General election Results 1930 Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction election Republican Party (United States) Katharine A. Morton (inc.) 36,304 50.97% -12.14% Democratic Party (United States) Anna S. Preston 34,922 49.03% +12.14% 1,382 1.94% -24.28% 71,226 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) References Wyoming