The 1950 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1950. Incumbent governor Dan Edward Garvey, who originally ascended to the office of governor following the death of Sidney Preston Os
John Howard Pyle
Ana Frohmiller 1932
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John Howard Pyle was an American broadcaster and politician who served as the ninth governor of the U.S. state of Arizona from 1951 to 1955. An opponent of polygamy, he authorized a raid on a Fundamen
1950 Arizona gubernatorial election
…first woman to be nominated by any party for governor in Arizona. Following a shift in voters to the Republican Party in the past two election cycles, John Howard Pyle narrowly defeated Ana Frohmiller, becoming the first Republican governor of Arizona since John Calhoun Phillips was defeated for reelection and left…
J. Howard Pyle's grave at Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe