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.

Candidates

 * Edgar Herschler, former State Representative
 * Harry Leimback, State Senator
 * John J. Rooney, former State Representative and nominee for governor in 1970

Candidates

 * Dick Jones, former State Senator
 * Malcolm Wallop, State Senator
 * Roy Peck, State Senator
 * Clarence Brimmer, Wyoming Attorney General