1938 Wyoming gubernatorial election|
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County results
Smith: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Miller: 50–60% |
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The 1938 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1938. Incumbent Democratic Governor Leslie A. Miller ran for re-election to his third term, and his second full term. Nels H. Smith, a former State Representative and former state highway commissioner, won a crowded Republican primary and advanced to the general election against Miller. Though Miller won his re-election campaign four years earlier in a landslide, Smith was able to take advantage of the nationwide Republican wave to defeat him in a landslide, winning 60% of the vote to Governor Miller's 40%.
Democratic primary
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Republican primary
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References
- ^ "Candidate Retraces Trail Trip on Visit to Casper". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. July 26, 1938. p. 3.
- ^ a b c Hunt, Lester C. (1939). 1939 Official Directory of Wyoming and Election Returns for 1934. pp. 60–65.
- ^ "Smith in Race for Governor: Weston County Rancher Is First Republican to Announce for Post". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. May 19, 1938. p. 1.
- ^ "Republicans of Wyoming: Thomas A. Nicholas Praised as Self-Made Man". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. April 5, 1938. p. 5.
- ^ "Evanston Mayor Endorsed for Gubernatorial Office". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. February 14, 1938. p. 7.
- ^ "Sheridan Attorney in Race for Gubernatorial Office". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. July 1, 1938. p. 1.
- ^ "Green River Mayor Gets Cheyenne Job". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyo. July 17, 1938. p. 9.