1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election

The 1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Republican Stanley Hathaway chose to retire than run for a third term as Governor of Wyoming. Former Democratic State Representative Edgar Herschler defeated former Republican State Senator Dick Jones.

1974 Wyoming gubernatorial election

November 5, 1974 (1974-11-05)
 
Nominee Edgar Herschler Dick Jones
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 71,741 56,645
Percentage 55.88% 44.12%

County results
Herschler:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Jones:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Stanley Hathaway
Republican

Elected Governor

Edgar Herschler
Democratic

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