1918 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1918 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918. Incumbent Democrat Emmet D. Boyle defeated Republican nominee Tasker Oddie with 52.08% of the vote.

1918 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 5, 1918
 
Nominee Emmet D. Boyle Tasker Oddie
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 12,875 11,845
Percentage 52.08% 47.92%

County results
Boyle:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Oddie:      50–60%

Governor before election

Emmet D. Boyle
Democratic

Elected Governor

Emmet D. Boyle
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 3, 1918.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Emmet D. Boyle (incumbent) 4,849 47.60
Democratic George B. Thatcher 2,452 24.07
Democratic Samuel M. Pickett 2,284 22.42
Democratic Ben D. Luce 603 5.92
Total votes 10,188 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tasker Oddie 3,660 55.68
Republican William M. Kearney 2,913 44.32
Total votes 6,573 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Emmet D. Boyle, Democratic
  • Tasker Oddie, Republican

Results

1918 Nevada gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Emmet D. Boyle (incumbent) 12,875 52.08%
Republican Tasker Oddie 11,845 47.92%
Majority 1,030
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
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