1930 Nevada gubernatorial election

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1930 Nevada gubernatorial election

← 1926 November 4, 1930 1934 →
  Fred B. Balzar (Nevada Governor).jpg Charles L. Richards (Nevada Congressman) (cropped).jpg
Nominee Fred B. Balzar Charles L. Richards
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 18,442 16,192
Percentage 53.25% 46.75%

1930 Nevada gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Balzar:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Richards:      50–60%

Governor before election

Fred B. Balzar
Republican

Elected Governor

Fred B. Balzar
Republican

The 1930 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Republican Fred B. Balzar defeated Democratic nominee Charles L. Richards with 53.25% of the vote.

Primary elections[]

Primary elections were held on September 2, 1930.[1]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

  • Charles L. Richards, former U.S. Representative
  • Horace A. Agee

Results[]

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Charles L. Richards 4,856 52.27
Democratic Horace A. Agee 4,435 47.73
Total votes 9,291 100.00

Republican primary[]

Candidates[]

  • Fred B. Balzar, incumbent Governor
  • Edwin E. Roberts, Mayor of Reno
  • R. H. Cowles

Results[]

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Fred B. Balzar (incumbent) 8,142 58.45
Republican Edwin E. Roberts 3,907 28.05
Republican R. H. Cowles 1,880 13.50
Total votes 13,929 100.00

General election[]

Candidates[]

  • Fred B. Balzar, Republican
  • Charles L. Richards, Democratic

Results[]

1930 Nevada gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Fred B. Balzar (incumbent) 18,442 53.25%
Democratic Charles L. Richards 16,192 46.75%
Majority 2,250
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
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