1974 Nevada gubernatorial election

The Nevada gubernatorial election of 1974 occurred on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democrat Mike O'Callaghan successfully ran for re-election to a second term as Governor of Nevada, defeating Republican nominee Shirley Crumpler and Independent American nominee James Hay Houston.

1974 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 5, 1974 (1974-11-05)
 
Nominee Mike O'Callaghan Shirley Crumpler James Houston
Party Democratic Republican Independent American
Popular vote 114,114 28,959 26,285
Percentage 67.38% 17.10% 15.52%

County Results
O'Callaghan:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Mike O'Callaghan
Democratic

Elected Governor

Mike O'Callaghan
Democratic

Results

Nevada gubernatorial election, 1974[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Mike O'Callaghan (inc.) 114,114 67.38%
Republican Shirley Crumpler 28,959 17.10%
Independent American James Ray Houston 26,285 15.52%
N/A Undervotes 142 0.08%
Total votes 169,473 100
Democratic hold Swing
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References

  1. "1974 General Election Returns". Nevada Secretary of State. Archived from the original on July 3, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.


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