James W. Nye
Territorial governor and statehood transition
After statehood on October 31, 1864, he served as acting governor until Henry Blasdel took office on December 5. He then entered the U.S. Senate. His transitional service is listed separately from the numbered state governors.
Before the governor’s office
Nye governed Nevada Territory before statehood. His career connects the territorial administration to Nevada’s first representation in Washington. [1]
The administration in context
After statehood on October 31, 1864, he served as acting governor until Henry Blasdel took office on December 5. He then entered the U.S. Senate. His transitional service is listed separately from the numbered state governors. [1] [2]
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People in the same story
Henry G. Blasdel
The following administration in Nevada’s succession. [2]
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James W. Nye — gubernatorial biography
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Governors and State of the State addresses, 1864–present
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