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%

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

• Emmet D. Boyle, incumbent Governor
• George B. Thatcher, Nevada Attorney General
• Samuel M. Pickett
• Ben D. Luce

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Emmet D. Boyle	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

• Tasker Oddie, former Governor
• William M. Kearney

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	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 2020-05-29.