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The 1864 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on 7 November 1864 in order to elect the first Governor of Nevada upon Nevada acquiring statehood on 31 October 1864. The Republican nominee Henry G. Blasdel won the election against Democratic nominee D.E. Buell. [1]
On election day, 7 November 1864, Republican nominee Henry G. Blasdel won the election by a margin of 3,279 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee D.E. Buell, thereby retaining Republican control over the new office of Governor. Blasdel was sworn in as the first Governor of the new state of Nevada on 3 January 1865. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Henry G. Blasdel | 9,834 | 60.00 | |
| Democratic | D.E. Buell | 6,555 | 40.00 | |
| Total votes | 16,389 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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