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  NV Governor
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Parents > United States > Nevada > Governor
OfficeGovernor
HonorificGovernor - Abbr: Gov.
Type General Election
Filing Deadline June 01, 1954 - 12:00pm Central
Polls Open November 02, 1954 - 06:00am Central
Polls Close November 02, 1954 - 07:00pm Central
Term Start January 03, 1955 - 12:00pm
Term End January 03, 1959 - 12:00pm
ContributorUser 13
Last ModifiedUser 13 May 01, 2004 12:38pm
Data SourcesNevada State Archives
Political History of Nevada
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LAST GENERAL ELECTION
  PartyRepublican Won11/07/1950
NameCharles H. Russell Votes35,609 (57.64%)
Term01/03/1951 - 01/03/1955 Margin9,445 (+15.29%)
NEXT GENERAL ELECTION
  PartyDemocratic Won11/04/1958
NameGrant Sawyer Votes50,864 (59.92%)
Term01/01/1959 - 01/01/1963 Margin16,839 (+19.84%)
PRIMARY/OTHER SCHEDULE
Jun 01, 1954 NV Governor - D Primary
Vail M. Pittman
D 36,705

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Name (I) Gov. Charles H. Russell Gov. Vail M. Pittman  
PartyRepublican Democratic  
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Uncertified Votes 41,665 (53.10%) 36,797 (46.90%)  
Margin0 (0.00%) -4,868 (-6.20%)  
Predict Avg.0.00% 0.00%  
Cash On Hand $-- $--  
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Entry Date 01/01/1954 01/01/1954  
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