Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1918

Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1918

November 5, 1918 (1918-11-05)

 
Nominee Robert D. Carey Frank L. Houx
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 23,825 18,640
Percentage 56.11% 43.90%

Governor before election

Frank L. Houx
Democratic

Elected Governor

Robert D. Carey
Republican

The Wyoming gubernatorial special election of 1918 took place on November 5, 1918. The incumbent Democratic Governor Frank L. Houx attempted to gain a term in his own right after ascending to the office after John B. Kendrick resigned to run for Senate was defeated by Republican Robert D. Carey with 56.11% of the vote.

Democratic Primary

Wyoming Democratic Primary, 1918[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank L. Houx 4,393 56.91%
Democratic William B. Ross 3,326 43.09%
Total votes 7,719 100%

Republican Primary

Wyoming Republican Primary, 1918[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Robert D. Carey 8,404 57.61%
Republican M. B. Camplin 3,874 26.56%
Republican L. R. A. Condit 2,309 15.83%
Total votes 14,587 100%

Results

Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1918[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John B. Kendrick 23,825 56.11%
Democratic Frank L. Houx 18,640 43.90%
Total votes 42,465 100%

References

  1. "Wyoming Democratic Primary, 1918".
  2. "Wyoming Republican Primary, 1918".
  3. "Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1918".
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