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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 55.53% 44.47%

County results
Blasdel:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Winters:      50–60%
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Henry G. Blasdel
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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.

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.

Results

Nevada gubernatorial election, 1866
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Henry G. Blasdel (incumbent) 5,125 55.53% −4.47%
Democratic John D. Winters 4,105 44.47% +4.47%
Majority 1,020 11.06%
Total votes 9,230 100.00%
Republican hold Swing -8.94%

Results by county

County Henry G. Blasdel
Republican
John D. Winters
Democratic
Margin Total votes cast
# % # % # %
Churchill 112 51.14 107 48.86 5 2.28 219
Douglas 273 79.59 70 20.41 203 59.18 343
Esmeralda 208 63.03 122 36.97 86 26.06 86
Humboldt 192 62.54 115 37.46 77 25.08 307
Lander 474 62.53 284 37.47 190 25.07 758
Lyon 780 50.72 758 49.28 22 1.43 1,538
Nye 281 53.32 246 46.68 35 6.64 527
Ormsby 460 62.25 279 37.75 181 24.49 739
Storey 1,717 52.01 1,584 47.99 133 4.03 3,301
Washoe 628 53.77 540 46.23 88 7.53 1,168
Totals 5,125 55.53% 4,105 44.47% 1,020 11.05% 9,230

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

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.
  3. ^ Nevada State Archives, Canvass of Votes cast at the General Election held in the State of Nevada on the 6th day of November A.D. 1866 for Member of Congress, District and State Officers
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