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1954 Nevada gubernatorial election 
Summary
The 1954 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Charles H. Russell defeated Democratic nominee and former Governor Vail M. Pittman on a re-match with 53.10% of the vote.
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 County results Russell: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Pittman: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections edit
Primary elections were held on June 1, 1954.[1]
Democratic primary edit
Candidates edit
- Vail M. Pittman, former Governor
- Archie C. Grant
- Thomas B. Mechling
- Merrill Inch
- Simon W. Conwell
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vail M. Pittman | 14,427 | 39.31 | |
| Democratic | Archie C. Grant | 9,660 | 26.32 | |
| Democratic | Thomas B. Mechling | 9,270 | 25.26 | |
| Democratic | Merrill Inch | 2,717 | 7.40 | |
| Democratic | Simon W. Conwell | 631 | 1.72 | |
| Total votes | 36,705 | 100.00 | ||
General election edit
Candidates edit
- Charles H. Russell, Republican
- Vail M. Pittman, Democratic
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles H. Russell (inc.) | 41,665 | 53.10% | ||
| Democratic | Vail M. Pittman | 36,797 | 46.90% | ||
| Majority | 4,868 | ||||
| Turnout | 78,462 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||