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

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, he faced a tight race. He was opposed by State Senator

Leslie A. Miller Leslie Andrew Miller (January 29, 1886September 29, 1970) was an American politician who served as the 17th governor of Wyoming from January 2, 1933, until January 2, 1939. He was a Democrat. Biography Miller was born in Junction City, Kansas on ...

, 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

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Democratic primary

Candidates

, State Senator

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

* Frank Emerson, incumbent Governor * William H. Edelman, Wyoming State Treasurer

Results

References

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