1922 Nevada gubernatorial election
Election for the Governor of Nevada
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County results Scrugham: 50–60% 60–70% Miller: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1922 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. Democratic nominee James G. Scrugham defeated Republican nominee John H. Miller with 53.88% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 5, 1922.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- James G. Scrugham, Nevada Public Service Commissioner
- James T. Boyd
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | James G. Scrugham | 5,361 | 62.20 | |
Democratic | James T. Boyd | 3,258 | 37.80 | |
Total votes | 8,619 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- John H. Miller
- James Gault
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John H. Miller | 6,078 | 73.20 | |
Republican | James Gault | 2,225 | 26.80 | |
Total votes | 8,303 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
- James G. Scrugham, Democratic
- John H. Miller, Republican
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | James G. Scrugham | 15,437 | 53.88% | ||
Republican | John H. Miller | 13,215 | 46.12% | ||
Majority | 2,222 | ||||
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Democratic hold | Swing |
References
- ^ a b c d Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 13, 2020.