1946 Nevada gubernatorial election
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The 1946 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Democrat Vail M. Pittman defeated Republican nominee Melvin E. Jepson with 57.42% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 3, 1946.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Vail M. Pittman, incumbent Governor
- Simon W. Conwell
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Vail M. Pittman | 19,495 | 83.01 | |
Democratic | Simon W. Conwell | 3,989 | 16.99 | |
Total votes | 23,484 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Melvin E. Jepson, Washoe County District Attorney
- Aaron V. Tallman, State Senator
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Melvin E. Jepson | 5,347 | 50.88 | |
Republican | Aaron V. Tallman | 5,162 | 49.12 | |
Total votes | 10,509 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
- Vail M. Pittman, Democratic
- Melvin E. Jepson, Republican
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Vail M. Pittman | 28,655 | 57.42% | ||
Republican | Melvin E. Jepson | 21,247 | 42.58% | ||
Majority | 7,408 | ||||
Turnout | 49,902 | ||||
Democratic hold | Swing |
References
- ^ a b c "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
- ^ "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-04-30.