The 1938 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Democratic nominee Edward P. Carville defeated Republican nominee John A. Fulton with 61.86% of the vote. Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 6, 1938. Democratic primary Candidates Edward P. Carville, former United States Attorney for the District of Nevada Harley A. Harmon, Chairman of the Nevada Public Service Commission Charles L. Richards, former U.S. Representative Results Republican primary Candidates John A. Fulton John A. Durkee Results General election Candidates Edward P. Carville, Democratic John A. Fulton, Republican Results References 1938 Nevada Gubernatorial November 1938 events