1930 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1930 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Republican Fred B. Balzar defeated Democratic nominee Charles L. Richards with 53.25% of the vote.

1930 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 4, 1930

Nominee Fred B. Balzar Charles L. Richards Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 18,442 16,192 Percentage 53.25% 46.75%

Governor before election Fred B. Balzar Republican Elected Governor Fred B. Balzar Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 2, 1930.[1]

Candidates

• Charles L. Richards, former U.S. Representative
• Horace A. Agee

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Charles L. Richards	4,856	52.27
	Democratic	Horace A. Agee	4,435	47.73
Total votes			9,291	100.00

Candidates

• Fred B. Balzar, incumbent Governor
• Edwin E. Roberts, Mayor of Reno
• R. H. Cowles

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Fred B. Balzar	8,142	58.45
	Republican	Edwin E. Roberts	3,907	28.05
	Republican	R. H. Cowles	1,880	13.50
Total votes			13,929	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Fred B. Balzar, Republican
• Charles L. Richards, Democratic

Results

1930 Nevada gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Fred B. Balzar	18,442	53.25%
	Democratic	Charles L. Richards	16,192	46.75%
Majority			2,250
Turnout
	Republican hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-04-18.