1950 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1950 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Democrat Vail Pittman ran unsuccessfully for re-election to a second term as Governor of Nevada. He was defeated by Republican nominee Charles H. Russell with 57.65% of the vote.

1950 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 7, 1950
 
Nominee Charles H. Russell Vail Pittman
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 35,609 26,164
Percentage 57.65% 42.36%

County results
Russell:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Pittman:      50–60%

Governor before election

Vail Pittman
Democratic

Elected Governor

Charles H. Russell
Republican

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