Nevada gubernatorial election, 2010
Encyclopedia
The 2010 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, to elect the Governor of Nevada, who will serve a four-year term to begin on January 3, 2011. Despite speculation that incumbent Governor Jim Gibbons, a Republican
, would not run for a second term due to his low popularity and scandals, Gibbons sought re-election and lost in the Republican primary to Brian Sandoval
.
Sandoval went on to defeat the Democratic nominee Rory Reid
, in the general election.
and qualified for the ballot.
and qualified for the ballot.
Debate
Official campaign websites
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, would not run for a second term due to his low popularity and scandals, Gibbons sought re-election and lost in the Republican primary to Brian Sandoval
Brian Sandoval
Brian Edward Sandoval is an American politician. He is the 29th and current Governor of the U.S. state of Nevada since January 3, 2011. Sandoval is a former judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada...
.
Sandoval went on to defeat the Democratic nominee Rory Reid
Rory Reid
Rory Jason Reid is an American lawyer and politician. He served as elected Chairman of the Clark County Commission in Clark County, Nevada, and was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2010 gubernatorial election. Reid is a member of the Democratic Party and a son of United...
, in the general election.
Candidates
A total of five Republican candidates filed with the Secretary of State of NevadaSecretary of State of Nevada
The Secretary of State of Nevada is a statewide elected office in the State of Nevada. The secretary of state post is common to many U.S. states. In Nevada, it is a constitutional office The Secretary of State of Nevada is a statewide elected office in the State of Nevada. The secretary of state...
and qualified for the ballot.
Contenders for nomination
- Brian SandovalBrian SandovalBrian Edward Sandoval is an American politician. He is the 29th and current Governor of the U.S. state of Nevada since January 3, 2011. Sandoval is a former judge of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada...
, former federal judge and former Nevada Attorney GeneralNevada Attorney GeneralThe Nevada Attorney General is the top legal officer for the state of Nevada. The functions of the office are set forth in Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 228. The Attorney General represents the people of Nevada in civil and criminal matters before trial, appellate and the supreme courts of... - Jim Gibbons, incumbent Governor
- Mike MontandonMike MontandonMichael L. "Mike" Montandon is an American politician. He is the former mayor of North Las Vegas, Nevada and a Republican gubernatorial candidate in the Nevada gubernatorial election, 2010.-Personal life:...
, North Las VegasNorth Las Vegas, NevadaNorth Las Vegas is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, located in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The city was incorporated on May 16, 1946.-Geography:...
Mayor
Other candidates
- Tony Atwood of Las VegasLas Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
- Stan Lusak of FallonFallon, Nevada-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 7,536 people, 3,004 households, and 1,877 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,474.1 people per square mile . There were 3,336 housing units at an average density of 1,095.2 per square mile...
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Brian Sandoval | Jim Gibbons (inc.) | Mike Montandon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research 2000 | June 2, 2010 | 48% | 27% | 6% |
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | May 10–11, 2010 | 45% | 27% | 6% |
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | April 10, 2010 | 39% | 25% | 7% |
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | February 22–24, 2010 | 37% | 30% | 9% |
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | January 10, 2010 | 39% | 23% | 7% |
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | December, 2009 | 39% | 18% | 6% |
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | October 8, 2009 | 41% | 20% | 4% |
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | August 21, 2009 | 33% | 17% | 3% |
Results
Candidates
Two Democratic candidates filed with the Secretary of State of NevadaSecretary of State of Nevada
The Secretary of State of Nevada is a statewide elected office in the State of Nevada. The secretary of state post is common to many U.S. states. In Nevada, it is a constitutional office The Secretary of State of Nevada is a statewide elected office in the State of Nevada. The secretary of state...
and qualified for the ballot.
Contender for nomination
- Rory ReidRory ReidRory Jason Reid is an American lawyer and politician. He served as elected Chairman of the Clark County Commission in Clark County, Nevada, and was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Nevada in the 2010 gubernatorial election. Reid is a member of the Democratic Party and a son of United...
, Clark CountyClark County, Nevada-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,375,765 people, 512,253 households, and 339,693 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 71.6% White , 9.1% Black, 5.7% Asian, 0.8% American Indian and 12.8% of other or mixed race. 22.0% were Hispanic of any race...
commissioner and son of Senate Majority Leader Harry ReidHarry ReidHarry Mason Reid is the senior United States Senator from Nevada, serving since 1987. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been the Senate Majority Leader since January 2007, having previously served as Minority Leader and Minority and Majority Whip.Previously, Reid was a member of the U.S...
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Oscar Goodman | Barbara Buckley | Rory Reid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | August 21, 2009 | 34% | 25% | 13% |
| -- | 43% | 22% |
Results
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Brian Sandoval (R) | Rory Reid (D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen Reports | October 5, 2010 | 59% | 41% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 28, 2010 | 49% | 40% |
| Public Opinion Strategies | September 21–23, 2010 | 45% | 39% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 21, 2010 | 49% | 35% |
| CNN/Time Magazine | September 10–14, 2010 | 58% | 31% |
| Reuters/Ipsos | September 10–12, 2010 | 60% | 31% |
| Mason-Dixon | September 9, 2010 | 52% | 36% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 1, 2010 | 58% | 33% |
| Mason-Dixon | August 23–25, 2010 | 53% | 31% |
| Rasmussen Reports | August 16, 2010 | 52% | 36% |
| Mason-Dixon | August 11, 2010 | 52% | 36% |
| Rasmussen Reports | July 27, 2010 | 50% | 40% |
| Public Policy Polling | July 16–18, 2010 | 52% | 38% |
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | July 12–14, 2010 | 47% | 36% |
| Rasmussen Reports | July 12, 2010 | 57% | 36% |
| Rasmussen Reports | June 22, 2010 | 55% | 33% |
| Rasmussen Reports | June 9, 2010 | 54% | 31% |
| Research 2000 | June 2, 2010 | 51% | 41% |
| Rasmussen Reports | April 27, 2010 | 53% | 35% |
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | April 10, 2010 | 50% | 35% |
| Rasmussen Reports | March 31, 2010 | 55% | 34% |
| Rasmussen Reports | March 3, 2010 | 53% | 35% |
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | February 22–24, 2010 | 51% | 29% |
| Rasmussen Reports | February 3, 2010 | 45% | 33% |
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | January 10, 2010 | 53% | 31% |
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | December 4, 2009 | 49% | 35% |
| Mason Dixon/LVJR | October 8, 2009 | 50% | 33% |
Results
External links
- Nevada Secretary of State - Election Center
- Nevada Governor Candidates at Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...
- Campaign contributions for 2010 Nevada Governor from Follow the Money
- Nevada Governor 2010 from OurCampaigns.com
- 2010 Nevada Gubernatorial General Election: All Head-to-Head Matchups graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com
- Election 2010: Nevada Governor from Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports is an American media company that publishes and distributes information based on public opinion polling. Founded by pollster Scott Rasmussen in 2003, the company updates daily indexes including the President's job approval rating, and provides public opinion data, analysis, and...
- 2010 Nevada Governor Race from Real Clear Politics
- 2010 Nevada Governor's Race from CQ PoliticsCongressional QuarterlyCongressional Quarterly, Inc., or CQ, is a privately owned publishing company that produces a number of publications reporting primarily on the United States Congress...
- Race Profile in The New York TimesThe New York TimesThe New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
- Election 2010 from Vegas PBSKLVXKLVX is a Public Broadcasting Service member public television station, serving the Las Vegas DMA in Nevada. Owned by the Clark County School District, the station first signed on the air as Nevada's first public television station on March 25, 1968...
Debate
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, August 29, 2010 (57:49) - Nevada Governor Debate, C-SPANC-SPANC-SPAN , an acronym for Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, is an American cable television network that offers coverage of federal government proceedings and other public affairs programming via its three television channels , one radio station and a group of websites that provide streaming...
, October 7, 2010 (58:42)
Official campaign websites