1866 Nevada gubernatorial election

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]

1866 Nevada gubernatorial election

6 November 1866
 
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

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.
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