1954 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1954 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Charles H. Russell defeated Democratic nominee and former Governor Vail M. Pittman on a re-match with 53.10% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 1, 1954.

Candidates

 * Vail M. Pittman, former Governor
 * Archie C. Grant
 * Thomas B. Mechling
 * Merrill Inch
 * Simon W. Conwell

Candidates

 * Charles H. Russell, Republican
 * Vail M. Pittman, Democratic

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

 * Esmeralda

Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic

 * Lincoln
 * Mineral