1966 Nevada gubernatorial election

The Nevada gubernatorial election of 1966 occurred on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democrat Grant Sawyer ran unsuccessfully for re-election to a third term as Governor of Nevada. He was defeated by Republican nominee Paul Laxalt.

1966 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 8, 1966

Nominee Paul Laxalt Grant Sawyer Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 71,807 65,870 Percentage 52.16% 47.84%

County results Laxalt:      50–60%      60–70% Sawyer:      50–60%

Governor before election Grant Sawyer Democratic Elected Governor Paul Laxalt Republican

Results

Nevada gubernatorial election, 1966[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Paul Laxalt	71,807	52.16%
	Democratic	Grant Sawyer (inc.)	65,870	47.84%
Total votes			137,677	100
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing

References

1. "1966 General Election Returns". Nevada Secretary of State. Archived from the original on July 3, 2014. Retrieved December 30, 2014.