1946 Nevada gubernatorial election
The 1946 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Democrat Vail Pittman defeated Republican nominee Melvin E. Jepson with 57.42% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 3, 1946.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Vail Pittman, incumbent Governor
- Simon W. Conwell
Republican primary
Candidates
- Melvin E. Jepson, Washoe County District Attorney
- Aaron V. Tallman, State Senator
General election
Candidates
- Vail M. Pittman, Democratic
- Melvin E. Jepson, Republican