R. D. Ferguson
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-02-1857 | Democratic | AD-09 | 0 | Win |
| 09-04-1861 | Union Democratic | AD-16 | 0 | Win |
Candidate Biography:
1867: Assembly Speaker, Nevada State Legislature
- Legislative Altercation: During the Assembly Session on April 9, 1862, Ferguson assaulted Speaker George Barstow after Barstow ruled Ferguson out of order. Ferguson was censured.
Source: Selected Officers of the Nevada Legislature by the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau (2010)
Source: Sacramento Daily Union (4/10/1862), p. 1