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.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 5, 1950.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Vail Pittman, incumbent Governor
- Roland H. Wiley
- Clem Malone
- Simon W. Conwell
- Charles Wilton Pipkin
Republican primary
Candidates
- Charles H. Russell, former U.S. Representative
- Fred C. Horlacher
- Ed Bender
- Walter J. Richards
- Ralph Morgali
General election
Candidates
- Charles H. Russell, Republican
- Vail M. Pittman, Democratic