1864 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1864 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on 7 November 1864 in order to elect the first Governor of Nevada upon Nevada acquiring statehood on 31 October 1864. The Republican nominee Henry G. Blasdel won the election against Democratic nominee D.E. Buell.[1]

1864 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 8, 1864 1866 →
 
Nominee Henry G. Blasdel D. E. Buell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 9,834 6,555
Percentage 60.00% 40.00%

County results
Blasdel:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Buell:      50–60%

Governor before election

James W. Nye (Territorial)
Republican

Elected Governor

Henry G. Blasdel
Republican

General election

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On election day, 7 November 1864, Republican nominee Henry G. Blasdel won the election by a margin of 3,279 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee D.E. Buell, thereby retaining Republican control over the new office of Governor. Blasdel was sworn in as the first Governor of the new state of Nevada on 3 January 1865.[2]

Results

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Nevada gubernatorial election, 1864[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Henry G. Blasdel 9,834 60.00%
Democratic D. E. Buell 6,555 40.00%
Majority 3,279 20.00%
Total votes 16,389 100.00%
Republican hold

Results by county

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Henry G. Blasdel
Republican
D. E. Buell
Democratic
Margin Total votes cast[3]
County # % # % # %
Churchill 127 44.41% 159 55.59% -32 -11.19% 286
Douglas 490 74.13% 171 25.87% 319 48.26% 661
Esmeralda 611 59.44% 417 40.56% 194 18.87% 1,028
Humboldt 488 59.44% 333 40.56% 155 18.88% 821
Lander 1,313 51.96% 1,214 48.04% 99 3.92% 2,527
Lyon 960 75.35% 314 24.65% 646 50.71% 1,274
Nye 115 60.85% 74 39.15% 41 21.69% 189
Ormsby 699 54.95% 573 45.05% 126 9.91% 1,272
Storey 3,430 58.57% 2,426 41.43% 1,004 17.14% 5,856
Washoe & Roop 1,070 56.40% 827 43.60% 243 12.81% 1,897[a]
Soldiers 531 91.87% 47 8.13% 484 83.74% 578
Totals 9,834 60.00% 6,555 40.00% 3,279 20.01% 16,389

Notes

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  1. ^ Returns for Washoe and Roop were received together

References

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  1. ^ "Nevada Governor Henry Goode Blasdel". National Governors Association. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "NV Governor". ourcampaigns.com. March 18, 2004. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Nevada State Archives, Official Canvass of the Vote of Nevada Cast Nov. 8th 1864