1966 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1966 Nevada gubernatorial election occurred on November 8, 1966. Incumbent Democrat Grant Sawyer, who was challenged in the Democratic primary by Charles E. Springer, ran unsuccessfully for re-election to a third term as Governor of Nevada. He was defeated by Republican nominee Paul Laxalt.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 6, 1966.

Candidates

 * Joseph Michael Kadans
 * Edward G. Marshall
 * George C. Moore
 * Dr. Robert (Bob) Mortensen
 * Grant Sawyer
 * Charles E. Springer

Candidates

 * Paul Laxalt
 * John P. Screen

Candidates

 * Grant Sawyer, Democratic
 * Paul Laxalt, Republican

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

 * Churchill
 * Douglas
 * Eureka
 * Humboldt
 * Lincoln
 * Lyon
 * Ormsby
 * Pershing
 * Washoe