1938 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1938 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Democratic nominee Edward P. Carville defeated Republican nominee John A. Fulton with 61.86% of the vote.

1938 Nevada gubernatorial election
November 8, 1938
 
Nominee Edward P. Carville John A. Fulton
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 28,528 17,586
Percentage 61.86% 38.14%
Governor before election

Richard Kirman Sr.
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Edward P. Carville
Democratic

Elections in Nevada
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Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 6, 1938.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Edward P. Carville 12,279 50.60
Democratic Harley A. Harmon 9,558 39.39
Democratic Charles L. Richards 2,428 10.01
Total votes 24,265 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates
  • John A. Fulton
  • John A. Durkee

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John A. Fulton 4,854 55.83
Republican John A. Durkee 3,841 44.18
Total votes 8,695 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Edward P. Carville, Democratic
  • John A. Fulton, Republican

Results
1938 Nevada gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Edward P. Carville 28,528 61.86%
Republican John A. Fulton 17,586 38.14%
Majority
Turnout 46,114
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
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