1864 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Nevada
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Candidate
Political
Party
Popular Vote
Henry G. BlasdelRepublican 9,834 60.00%
D. E. BuellDemocratic 6,555 40.00%
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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. Henry Blasdel was sworn in as the state's first governor on December 5, 1864.
  • In addition to the regular county vote, the Soldier vote was 531 for Blasdel and 47 for Buell. These are included in the statewide totals.
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Data Sources:
  • Source for Popular Vote data: Nevada State Archives, "For Governor," Official Canvass of the Vote of Nevada, cast Nov. 8th 1864 (Carson City, 1864)
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