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1966 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1966 Nevada gubernatorial election occurred on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democrat Grant Sawyer, who was challenged in the Democratic primary by Charles E. Springer, ran unsuccessfully for re-election to a third term as Governor of Nevada. He was defeated by Republican nominee Paul Laxalt.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 6, 1966.

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Joseph Michael Kadans
  • Edward G. Marshall
  • George C. Moore
  • Dr. Robert (Bob) Mortensen
  • Grant Sawyer
  • Charles E. Springer

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

  • Paul Laxalt
  • John P. Screen

Results

General election

Results

By county

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

References