1926 Nevada gubernatorial election

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1926 Nevada gubernatorial election
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  1922 November 2, 1926 1930  
  Fred B. Balzar (Nevada Governor).jpg James G. Scrugham (Nevada Governor and US Senator).jpg
Nominee Fred B. Balzar James G. Scrugham
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote16,37414,521
Percentage53.00%47.00%

1926 Nevada gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Balzar:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Scrugham:     50–60%     70–80%     80–90%

Governor before election

James G. Scrugham
Democratic

Elected Governor

Fred B. Balzar
Republican

The 1926 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Republican nominee Fred B. Balzar defeated Democratic incumbent James G. Scrugham with 53.00% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1926 Nevada gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Fred B. Balzar 16,374 53.00%
Democratic James G. Scrugham (incumbent)14,52147.00%
Majority1,853
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

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References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN   9781568029818 . Retrieved May 5, 2020.