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The 1954 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Charles H. Russell defeated Democratic nominee and former Governor Vail M. Pittman on a re-match with 53.10% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 1, 1954.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Vail M. Pittman, former Governor
- Archie C. Grant
- Thomas B. Mechling
- Merrill Inch
- Simon W. Conwell
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vail M. Pittman | 14,427 | 39.31 | |
| Democratic | Archie C. Grant | 9,660 | 26.32 | |
| Democratic | Thomas B. Mechling | 9,270 | 25.26 | |
| Democratic | Merrill Inch | 2,717 | 7.40 | |
| Democratic | Simon W. Conwell | 631 | 1.72 | |
| Total votes | 36,705 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Charles H. Russell, Republican
- Vail M. Pittman, Democratic
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles H. Russell (inc.) | 41,665 | 53.10% | ||
| Democratic | Vail M. Pittman | 36,797 | 46.90% | ||
| Majority | 4,868 | ||||
| Turnout | 78,462 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved January 10, 2019.