1914 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1914 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Democratic nominee Emmet D. Boyle defeated incumbent Republican Tasker Oddie with 44.65% of the vote.

1914 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 3, 1914

SPA Nominee Emmet D. Boyle Tasker Oddie W. A. Morgan Party Democratic Republican Socialist Popular vote 9,623 8,537 3,391 Percentage 44.65% 39.61% 15.74%

Governor before election Tasker Oddie Republican Elected Governor Emmet D. Boyle Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 1, 1914.[1]

Candidates

• Emmet D. Boyle, member of the Nevada State Tax Commission
• Lemuel Allen, former Lieutenant Governor

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Emmet D. Boyle	5,036	64.70
	Democratic	Lemuel Allen	2,748	35.30
Total votes			7,784	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Emmet D. Boyle, Democratic
• Tasker Oddie, Republican

Other candidates

• W. A. Morgan, Socialist

Results

1914 Nevada gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Emmet D. Boyle	9,623	44.65%
	Republican	Tasker Oddie	8,537	39.61%
	Socialist	W. A. Morgan	3,391	15.74%
Majority			1,086
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-28.