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1926 Nevada gubernatorial election

←  1922 November 2, 1926 1930 →
 
Nominee Fred B. Balzar James G. Scrugham
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 16,374 14,521
Percentage 53.00% 47.00%

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.

General election

Candidates

  • Fred B. Balzar, Republican
  • James G. Scrugham, Democratic

Results

1926 Nevada gubernatorial election [1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Fred B. Balzar 16,374 53.00%
Democratic James G. Scrugham (incumbent) 14,521 47.00%
Majority 1,853
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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