1934 Nevada gubernatorial election
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The 1934 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Democratic nominee Richard Kirman Sr. defeated incumbent Republican Morley Griswold with 53.94% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 4, 1934.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Richard Kirman Sr., former Mayor of Reno
- Harley A. Harmon, Chairman of the Nevada Public Service Commission
- John A. Cooper
- Archie C. Grant
- Maurice J. Sullivan, former Lieutenant Governor
- Charles L. Richards, former U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard Kirman Sr. | 6,058 | 32.44 | |
| Democratic | Harley A. Harmon | 5,574 | 29.85 | |
| Democratic | John A. Cooper | 2,028 | 10.86 | |
| Democratic | Archie C. Grant | 1,849 | 9.90 | |
| Democratic | Maurice J. Sullivan | 1,632 | 8.74 | |
| Democratic | Charles L. Richards | 1,531 | 8.20 | |
| Total votes | 18,672 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Richard Kirman Sr., Democratic
- Morley Griswold, Republican
Other candidates
- Lindley C. Branson, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard Kirman Sr. | 23,088 | 53.94% | ||
| Republican | Morley Griswold | 14,778 | 34.52% | ||
| Independent | Lindley C. Branson | 4,940 | 11.54% | ||
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| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b c "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-01.