1922 Nevada gubernatorial election

Summary

The 1922 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. Democratic nominee James G. Scrugham defeated Republican nominee John H. Miller with 53.88% of the vote.

1922 Nevada gubernatorial election

← 1918 November 7, 1922 1926 →
 
Nominee James G. Scrugham John H. Miller
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 15,437 13,215
Percentage 53.88% 46.12%

County results
Scrugham:      50–60%      60–70%
Miller:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Emmet D. Boyle
Democratic

Elected Governor

James G. Scrugham
Democratic

Primary elections edit

Primary elections were held on September 5, 1922.[1]

Democratic primary edit

Candidates edit

Results edit

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James G. Scrugham 5,361 62.20
Democratic James T. Boyd 3,258 37.80
Total votes 8,619 100.00

Republican primary edit

Candidates edit

  • John H. Miller
  • James Gault

Results edit

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John H. Miller 6,078 73.20
Republican James Gault 2,225 26.80
Total votes 8,303 100.00

General election edit

Candidates edit

  • James G. Scrugham, Democratic
  • John H. Miller, Republican

Results edit

1922 Nevada gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James G. Scrugham 15,437 53.88%
Republican John H. Miller 13,215 46.12%
Majority 2,222
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 13, 2020.