1938 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1938 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Democratic nominee Edward P. Carville defeated Republican nominee John A. Fulton with 61.86% of the vote.

1938 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 8, 1938

Nominee Edward P. Carville John A. Fulton Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 28,528 17,586 Percentage 61.86% 38.14%

Governor before election Richard Kirman Sr. Democratic Elected Governor Edward P. Carville Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 6, 1938.[1]

Candidates

• Edward P. Carville, former United States Attorney for the District of Nevada
• Harley A. Harmon, Chairman of the Nevada Public Service Commission
• Charles L. Richards, former U.S. Representative

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Edward P. Carville	12,279	50.60
	Democratic	Harley A. Harmon	9,558	39.39
	Democratic	Charles L. Richards	2,428	10.01
Total votes			24,265	100.00

Candidates

• John A. Fulton
• John A. Durkee

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John A. Fulton	4,854	55.83
	Republican	John A. Durkee	3,841	44.18
Total votes			8,695	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Edward P. Carville, Democratic
• John A. Fulton, Republican

Results

1938 Nevada gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Edward P. Carville	28,528	61.86%
	Republican	John A. Fulton	17,586	38.14%
Majority
Turnout			46,114
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2019-06-17.