1946 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1946 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Democrat Vail M. Pittman defeated Republican nominee Melvin E. Jepson with 57.42% of the vote.

1946 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 5, 1946

Nominee Vail M. Pittman Melvin E. Jepson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 28,655 21,247 Percentage 57.42% 42.58%

Governor before election Vail M. Pittman Democratic Elected Governor Vail M. Pittman Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 3, 1946.[1]

Candidates

• Vail M. Pittman, incumbent Governor
• Simon W. Conwell

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Vail M. Pittman	19,495	83.01
	Democratic	Simon W. Conwell	3,989	16.99
Total votes			23,484	100.00

Candidates

• Melvin E. Jepson, Washoe County District Attorney
• Aaron V. Tallman, State Senator

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Melvin E. Jepson	5,347	50.88
	Republican	Aaron V. Tallman	5,162	49.12
Total votes			10,509	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Vail M. Pittman, Democratic
• Melvin E. Jepson, Republican

Results

1946 Nevada gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Vail M. Pittman	28,655	57.42%
	Republican	Melvin E. Jepson	21,247	42.58%
Majority			7,408
Turnout			49,902
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
2. Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved 2019-04-30.