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 (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

Elections in Wyoming

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