1922 Nevada gubernatorial election
November 7, 1922
 
Nominee James G. Scrugham John H. Miller
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 15,437 13,215
Percentage 53.88% 46.12%
County results
Scrugham:      50–60%      60–70%
Miller:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Emmet D. Boyle
Democratic

 Elected Governor

James G. Scrugham
Democratic

The 1922 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. Democratic nominee James G. Scrugham defeated Republican nominee John H. Miller with 53.88% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 5, 1922.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James G. Scrugham 5,361 62.20
Democratic James T. Boyd 3,258 37.80
Total votes 8,619 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

  • John H. Miller
  • James Gault

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John H. Miller 6,078 73.20
Republican James Gault 2,225 26.80
Total votes 8,303 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • James G. Scrugham, Democratic
  • John H. Miller, Republican

Results

1922 Nevada gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic James G. Scrugham 15,437 53.88%
Republican John H. Miller 13,215 46.12%
Majority 2,222
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
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