1926 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1926 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Republican nominee Fred B. Balzar defeated Democratic incumbent James G. Scrugham with 53.00% of the vote.

1926 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 2, 1926
 
Nominee Fred B. Balzar James G. Scrugham
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 16,374 14,521
Percentage 53.00% 47.00%

Governor before election

James G. Scrugham
Democratic

Elected Governor

Fred B. Balzar
Republican

General election

Candidates

  • Fred B. Balzar, Republican
  • James G. Scrugham, Democratic

Results

1926 Nevada gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Fred B. Balzar 16,374 53.00%
Democratic James G. Scrugham 14,521 47.00%
Majority 1,853
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

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