Following Rolph's death shortly before the 1934 gubernatorial election, Young again sought the Republican nomination, but lost the primary election to Rolph's successor, Frank Merriam.
Young again sought the Republican nomination. This was following Rolph's death shortly before the 1934 gubernatorial election. Young lost the primary election to Rolph's successor. This was following Rolph's death shortly before the 1934 gubernatorial election. Rolph's successor was Frank Merriam.