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Bob Miller

Nevada’s 26th state governor

He succeeded Richard Bryan in 1989, then won the 1990 and 1994 elections. His decade in office spans the modern resort expansion. His legislative addresses let readers examine the public priorities that accompanied that growth.

Period explored: 1989–1999Next Generation2 reading-room sourcesReviewed October 2, 2026
01 / THE STORY

Before the governor’s office

Miller’s earlier roles included Las Vegas Township justice of the peace, Clark County district attorney and lieutenant governor. [1]

02 / THE STORY

The administration in context

He succeeded Richard Bryan in 1989, then won the 1990 and 1994 elections. His decade in office spans the modern resort expansion. His legislative addresses let readers examine the public priorities that accompanied that growth. [1]

THE CHRONOLOGY

Key dates

  1. 1989–1999

    Period of gubernatorial service, including any acting service. [2]

  2. Original documents

    Explore legislative messages and State of the State addresses in the Nevada Research Library. [2]

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THE READING ROOM

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Sources for this profile and starting points for further research. Access notes mark links we could not open directly during the October 3–4, 2026 checks. Historical accounts describe their own period; they do not necessarily describe current operations.

  1. 1

    National Governors Association · Institutional biography

    Bob Miller — gubernatorial biographyPeople: Bob Miller

    A retrospective reference. Use the linked legislative records to investigate the administration in its own words.

  2. 2

    Nevada Legislature · Research Library · Primary-source directory

    Governors and State of the State addresses, 1864–present

    Includes original speeches and distinguishes acting service from elected terms. A speech records proposals and claims, not proof that a policy succeeded.