Election for the Governor of Nevada
1938 Nevada gubernatorial election
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← 1934 | November 8, 1938 | 1942 → |
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| | | 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 | |
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.
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 | | |
References
- ^ a b c d Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
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