The 1998 Nevada gubernatorial election occurred on November 3, 1998. Incumbent Democrat Bob Miller was term limited. Republican nominee Kenny Guinn defeated Democratic nominee Jan Laverty Jones to become Governor of Nevada. This was the first open seat Nevada gubernatorial election since 1978.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Caeser D. Adamson

Jim Champagne

Patrick Matthew "Pat" Fitzpatrick, perennial candidate

John Geremia

Jan Laverty Jones, Mayor of Las Vegas

Joe Neal, Nevada State Senator

Carlo Poliak, perennial candidate

Barbara Scott, public accountant

Burvle "Ed" Swindle

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Kenny Guinn, businessman

Lonnie Hammargren, Lieutenant Governor

Aaron Russo, businessman and film producer

Bruce Westcott, businessman

Results

General election

Results

References

1998

Nevada

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November 1998 events in the United States

1998 in Nevada

1998 Nevada gubernatorial election