1930 Nevada gubernatorial election

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1930 Nevada gubernatorial election
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  1926 November 4, 1930 1934  
  Fred B. Balzar, 1933.jpg Charles L. Richards (Nevada Congressman) (cropped).jpg
Nominee Fred B. Balzar Charles L. Richards
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote18,44216,192
Percentage53.25%46.75%

1930 Nevada gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Balzar:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Richards:     50–60%

Governor before election

Fred B. Balzar
Republican

Elected Governor

Fred B. Balzar
Republican

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.

Contents

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Charles L. Richards 4,856 52.27
Democratic Horace A. Agee4,43547.73
Total votes9,291 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Fred B. Balzar (incumbent) 8,142 58.45
Republican Edwin E. Roberts 3,90728.05
Republican R. H. Cowles1,88013.50
Total votes13,929 100.00

General election

Candidates

Results

1930 Nevada gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Fred B. Balzar (incumbent) 18,442 53.25%
Democratic Charles L. Richards 16,19246.75%
Majority2,250
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN   9781568029818 . Retrieved April 18, 2020.