1942 Nevada gubernatorial election

1942 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 3, 1942

Nominee Edward P. Carville Aaron V. Tallman Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 24,505 16,164 Percentage 60.26% 39.75%

Governor before election Edward P. Carville Democratic Elected Governor Edward P. Carville Democratic

The 1942 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democrat Edward P. Carville defeated Republican nominee Aaron V. Tallman with 60.26% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 1, 1942.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Edward P. Carville, incumbent Governor
• Roland H. Wiley, attorney

Results

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Edward P. Carville (inc.)	13,494	62.89
	Democratic	Roland H. Wiley	7,964	37.11
Total votes			21,458	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Edward P. Carville, Democratic
• Aaron V. Tallman, Republican

Results

1942 Nevada gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Edward P. Carville (inc.)	24,505	60.26%
	Republican	Aaron V. Tallman	16,164	39.75%
Majority
Turnout			40,669
	Democratic hold		Swing