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The 1930 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Republican Fred B. Balzar defeated Democratic nominee Charles L. Richards with 53.25% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 2, 1930.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Charles L. Richards 4,856 52.27
Democratic Horace A. Agee 4,435 47.73
Total votes 9,291 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Fred B. Balzar (incumbent) 8,142 58.45
Republican Edwin E. Roberts 3,907 28.05
Republican R. H. Cowles 1,880 13.50
Total votes 13,929 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Fred B. Balzar, Republican
  • Charles L. Richards, Democratic

Results

1930 Nevada gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Fred B. Balzar (incumbent) 18,442 53.25%
Democratic Charles L. Richards 16,192 46.75%
Majority 2,250
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ a b c d Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
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