1954 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1954 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Charles H. Russell defeated Democratic nominee and former Governor Vail M. Pittman on a re-match with 53.10% of the vote.

1954 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954

Nominee Charles H. Russell Vail M. Pittman Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 41,665 36,797 Percentage 53.10% 46.90%

County results Russell:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Pittman:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Charles H. Russell Republican Elected Governor Charles H. Russell Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 1, 1954.[1]

Candidates

• Vail M. Pittman, former Governor
• Archie C. Grant
• Thomas B. Mechling
• Merrill Inch
• Simon W. Conwell

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Vail M. Pittman	14,427	39.31
	Democratic	Archie C. Grant	9,660	26.32
	Democratic	Thomas B. Mechling	9,270	25.26
	Democratic	Merrill Inch	2,717	7.40
	Democratic	Simon W. Conwell	631	1.72
Total votes			36,705	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Charles H. Russell, Republican
• Vail M. Pittman, Democratic

Results

1954 Nevada gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Charles H. Russell (inc.)	41,665	53.10%
	Democratic	Vail M. Pittman	36,797	46.90%
Majority			4,868
Turnout			78,462
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
2. Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved 2019-01-10.