On election day, 6 November 1866, incumbent RepublicanGovernor of NevadaHenry G. Blasdel won the election by a margin of 1,020 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John D. Winters, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Governor. Blasdel was sworn in for his second term on 3 January 1867.[2]
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^ abNevada State Archives, Canvass of Votes cast at the General Election held in the State of Nevada on the 6th day of November A.D. 1866 for Member of Congress, District and State Officers