1954 Wyoming gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1954 Wyoming gubernatorial election Wyoming presidential 1954 11 2 no 1950 Wyoming gubernatorial election 1950 1958 Wyoming gubernatorial election 1958 File:Milwardsimpson.jpg 150x150px Milward Simpson Republican Party (United States) 56,275 50.50% 3x4.svg Democratic Party (United States) William M. Jack 55,163 49.50% 1954 Wyoming gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsSimpson: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% Jack: #7996e2 50–60% #584cde 70–80% Governor Clifford Joy Rogers Republican Party (United States) Milward Simpson Republican Party (United States) The 1954 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Governor Clifford Joy Rogers ran for a full term as Governor of Wyoming after Frank A. Barrett was elected to the U.S. Senate, but lost the nomination to former State Representative Milward Simpson. Simpson narrowly defeated Democratic former Secretary of State William Jack in the general election. Democratic primary Candidates William M. Jack, former Secretary of State of Wyoming, State Auditor, and Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives D. A. Dexter, Casper businessmanApril 4, 1954 Dexter Will Seek Dem Bid For Governor Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 2 Democratic primary resultsCopenhaver Everett T. 1955 Wyoming Official Directory and 1954 Election Returns 50–52 1955 William M. Jack Democratic Party (United States) 26,283 80.05% D. Dexter Democratic Party (United States) 6,550 19.95% 32,833 100.00% Republican primary Candidates Milward Simpson, attorney and former State Representative Clifford Joy Rogers, incumbent Governor Frank C. Mockler, State Senator and former Speaker of the Wyoming House of RepresentativesApril 5, 1954 Mockler Hints He Will Enter Governor Race Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 10 Floyd W. Bartling, former President of the Wyoming SenateAugust 9, 1954 Bartling Says Glendo Dam Camp Should Be at Glendo Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 3 Marvin Bishop, former Speaker of the Wyoming House of RepresentativesJanuary 24, 1954 Bishop Will Seek Post Of Governor Casper Star-Tribune Casper, Wyo. 1 Wardell Clinger, rancherMarch 18, 1954 Wardell Clinger To Run For Governor Jackson Hole Guide Jackson, Wyo. 6 Republican primary results Milward Simpson Republican Party (United States) 17,089 37.79% Clifford Joy Rogers (inc.) Republican Party (United States) 12,797 28.30% Frank C. Mockler Republican Party (United States) 5,271 11.66% Floyd W. Bartling Republican Party (United States) 4,388 9.70% Marvin Bishop Republican Party (United States) 3,919 8.67% Wardell Clinger Republican Party (United States) 1,757 3.89% 45,221 100.00% Results 1954 Wyoming gubernatorial election Republican Party (United States) Milward Simpson 56,275 50.50% -5.65% Democratic Party (United States) William M. Jack 55,163 49.50% +5.65% 1,112 1.00% -11.30% 111,438 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) References Wyoming 1954 Category:1954 Wyoming elections