Biggest governor landslides in Nevada
The biggest landslide in a Nevada governor’s race was in 1974, a margin of 50.3 points. Mike O'Callaghan beat Shirley Crumpler, 114,114 to 28,959. Next widest are 1986 (48.0 points) and 2014 (46.7 points).
Every state is ranked together on Biggest governor landslides. For every gubernatorial race Nevada has held, special elections included, see the Nevada governor hub.
What is the biggest landslide in a Nevada governor’s race?
The widest margin in a Nevada gubernatorial general election came in 1974, 50.3 points. Mike O'Callaghan beat Shirley Crumpler, 114,114 to 28,959. Next are 1986 (48.0 points) and 2014 (46.7 points).
Why do some huge wins not appear?
A blowout only counts here when somebody real finished second, which means at least 5% of the vote. Without that rule the list fills with uncontested races and with contests where the record is simply missing the major opponent, both of which show the winner near 100%.
Does this include recalls and special elections?
No, only regular general elections for governor. The Nevada governor hub lists every race including specials and recalls.
| # | Election | Result | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1974 | Mike O'Callaghan D def. Shirley Crumpler R | 114,114 – 28,959 | +50.3 points |
| 2 | 1986 | Richard H. Bryan D def. Patty Cafferata R | 187,268 – 65,081 | +48.0 points |
| 3 | 2014 | Brian Sandoval R def. Bob Goodman D | 386,340 – 130,722 | +46.7 points |
| 4 | 2002 | Kenny Guinn R def. Joe Neal D | 344,001 – 110,935 | +46.2 points |
| 5 | 1990 | Bob Miller D def. Jim Gallaway R | 207,878 – 95,789 | +35.0 points |
| 6 | 1962 | Grant Sawyer D def. Oran K. Gragson R | 64,784 – 32,145 | +33.7 points |
| 7 | 1938 | Edward P. Carville D def. John A. Fulton R | 28,528 – 17,586 | +23.7 points |
| 8 | 1906 | John Sparks S def. Jason F. Mitchell R | 8,686 – 5,336 | +22.6 points |
| 9 | 1942 | Edward P. Carville D def. Aaron V. Tallman R | 24,505 – 16,164 | +20.5 points |
| 10 | 1864 | Henry G. Blasdel R def. D. E. Buell D | 9,834 – 6,555 | +20.0 points |
| 11 | 1958 | Grant Sawyer D def. Charles H. Russell R | 50,864 – 34,025 | +19.8 points |
| 12 | 1934 | Richard Kirman Sr. D def. Morley Griswold R | 23,088 – 14,778 | +19.4 points |
| 13 | 1978 | Robert List R def. Robert E. Rose D | 108,097 – 76,361 | +16.5 points |
| 14 | 1902 | John Sparks S def. A. C. Cleveland R | 6,540 – 4,778 | +15.6 points |
| 15 | 1950 | Charles H. Russell R def. Vail Pittman D | 35,609 – 26,164 | +15.3 points |
| 16 | 1946 | Vail Pittman D def. Melvin E. Jepson R | 28,655 – 21,247 | +14.8 points |
| 17 | 1874 | Lewis R. Bradley D def. J. C. Hazlett R | 10,310 – 7,785 | +14.0 points |
| 18 | 1894 | John Edward Jones S def. Abner Coburn Cleveland R | 5,223 – 3,861 | +13.0 points |
| 19 | 2010 | Brian Sandoval R def. Rory Reid D | 382,350 – 298,170 | +11.8 points |
| 20 | 1982 | Richard H. Bryan D def. Robert List R | 128,132 – 100,104 | +11.6 points |
| 21 | 1994 | Bob Miller D def. Jim Gibbons R | 200,026 – 156,875 | +11.4 points |
| 22 | 1866 | Henry G. Blasdel R def. John D. Winters D | 5,125 – 4,105 | +11.1 points |
| 23 | 1998 | Kenny Guinn R def. Jan Laverty Jones D | 223,892 – 182,281 | +9.6 points |
| 24 | 1882 | Jewett W. Adams D def. Enoch Strother R | 7,770 – 6,535 | +8.6 points |
| 25 | 1910 | Tasker Oddie R def. Denver S. Dickerson D | 10,435 – 8,798 | +7.9 points |