Leslie A. Miller
Leslie Andrew Miller (January 29, 1886September 29, 1970) was an American politician who served as the 17th governor of Wyoming from January 2, 1933, until January 2, 1939. He was a Democrat. Biography Miller was born in Junction City, Kansas on January 29, 1886. In 1892, his family moved to Wyoming. He served in the United States Marines from 1918 until 1919. He entered politics following his service and was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives. He was elected 17th Governor of Wyoming. He took his oath and was sworn in on December 27, 1932, 6-days early. He took office on January 2, 1933. Governor Miller was re-elected in 1935 and he replaced hanging with the gas chamber for executions. In 1938, he was defeated by Nels H. Smith. After his gubernatorial career, Miller served on the War Production Board as well as the Wyoming State Senate. He died on September 29, 1970. See also List of governors of Wyoming References Further reading Wyoming State Archives biography. Accessed January 17, 2007 Democratic Party governors of Wyoming Democratic Party members of the Wyoming House of Representatives Democratic Party Wyoming state senators 1886 births 1970 deaths People from Junction City, Kansas