EXECUTIVE · WY · 1943-1949
Lester C. Hunt
Governor · Democrat · Wyoming
On the record
Resigned to U.S. Senate; died by suicide in Senate office 1954 amid blackmail
SEVERITY · SUICIDE
Background
Wyoming's Governor 1943–1949: Lester C. Hunt — 6-year tenure. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by Arthur G. Crane. Departure context: Resigned to U.S. Senate; died by suicide in Senate office 1954 amid blackmail.
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- Mark Gordon (2019-present)
- Matt Mead (2011-2019)
- Dave Freudenthal (2003-2011)
- Jim Geringer (1995-2003)
- Mike Sullivan (1987-1995)
- Ed Herschler (1975-1987)
- Stan Hathaway (1967-1975)
- Clifford Hansen (1963-1967)
- Jack R. Gage (1961-1963)
- Joe Hickey (1959-1961)
- Milward Simpson (1955-1959)
- C. J. Rogers (1953-1955)
- Frank A. Barrett (1951-1953)
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