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The 1914 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Democratic nominee Emmet D. Boyle defeated incumbent Republican Tasker Oddie with 44.65% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 1, 1914.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Emmet D. Boyle 5,036 64.70
Democratic Lemuel Allen 2,748 35.30
Total votes 7,784 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Emmet D. Boyle, Democratic
  • Tasker Oddie, Republican

Other candidates

  • W. A. Morgan, Socialist

Results

1914 Nevada gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Emmet D. Boyle 9,623 44.65%
Republican Tasker Oddie (incumbent) 8,537 39.61%
Socialist W. A. Morgan 3,391 15.74%
Majority 1,086
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 28, 2020.