Election for the Governor of Nevada
1866 Nevada gubernatorial election
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← 1864 | 6 November 1866 | 1870 → |
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| | | Nominee | Henry G. Blasdel | John D. Winters | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 5,125 | 4,105 | Percentage | 55.52% | 44.48% | |
Governor before election Henry G. Blasdel Republican | Elected Governor Henry G. Blasdel Republican | |
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.[1]
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.[2]
Results
Nevada gubernatorial election, 1866 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Henry G. Blasdel (incumbent) | 5,125 | 55.52 |
| Democratic | John D. Winters | 4,105 | 44.48 |
Total votes | 9,230 | 100.00 |
| Republican hold |
References
- ^ "Nevada Governor Henry Goode Blasdel". National Governors Association. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ "NV Governor". ourcampaigns.com. March 19, 2004. Retrieved June 24, 2023.