1918 Wyoming gubernatorial election

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.

Wyoming gubernatorial election, 1918

November 5, 1918

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

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	Robert D. Carey	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".