The 1914 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Democratic nominee

Emmet D. Boyle Emmet Derby Boyle (July 26, 1879 – January 3, 1926) was an American politician who was the List of Governors of Nevada, 13th Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party. Biography Boyle was born ...

defeated incumbent

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Tasker Oddie Tasker Lowndes Oddie (October 20, 1870 – February 17, 1950) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 12th Governor of Nevada and a United States Senator. He was a member of the Republican Party. Biography Oddie was born on ...

with 44.65% of the vote.

Primary elections

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s were held on September 1, 1914.

Democratic primary

Candidates

, member of the Nevada State Tax Commission *Lemuel Allen, former

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Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *Emmet D. Boyle, Democratic *Tasker Oddie, Republican Other candidates *W. A. Morgan, Socialist

Results

References

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November 1914 events