1864 Controller General Election Results - Nevada
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Popular Vote
Alanson W. NightingillRepublican 9,842 60.31%
J. P. GallagherDemocratic 6,477 39.69%
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  1864 Nevada County Map of General Election Results for Controller  
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Election Notes:
  • Nevada became the 36th state on October 31, 1864 and held its first general election on November 8, 1864.
  • In addition to the regular county vote, the Soldier vote was 514 for Nightingill and 29 for Gallagher. These are included in the statewide totals.
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  • Source for Popular Vote data: Nevada State Archives, "For Controller," Official Canvass of the Vote of Nevada, cast Nov. 8th 1864 (Carson City, 1864)
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