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1866 Nevada gubernatorial election

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Nominee Henry G. Blasdel John D. Winters
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 5,125 4,105
Percentage 55.52% 44.48%

Governor before election

Henry G. Blasdel
Republican

Elected Governor

Henry G. Blasdel
Republican

The 1866 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on 6 November 1866 in order to elect the Governor of Nevada. The incumbent Republican Governor of Nevada Henry G. Blasdel won re-election against Democratic nominee John D. Winters. [1]

General election

On election day, 6 November 1866, incumbent Republican Governor of Nevada Henry G. Blasdel won the election by a margin of 1,020 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John D. Winters, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Blasdel was sworn in for his second term on 3 January 1867. [2]

Results

Nevada gubernatorial election, 1866
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Henry G. Blasdel (incumbent) 5,125 55.52
Democratic John D. Winters 4,105 44.48
Total votes 9,230 100.00
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "Nevada Governor Henry Goode Blasdel". National Governors Association. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "NV Governor". ourcampaigns.com. March 19, 2004. Retrieved June 24, 2023.