1928 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

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1928 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
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Nominee George A. Williams Frank A. Dutton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote311,256200,868
Percentage60.3%38.9%
Lieutenant Governor before election

George A. Williams
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

George A. Williams
Republican

The 1928 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor George A. Williams, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Frank A. Dutton. [1] For the two major candidates, this election was a rematch of the previous Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election in 1926.

Contents

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [6]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Frank A. Dutton 38,483 62.53
Democratic Alexander T. Gatewood23,05637.47

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results [6]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican George A. Williams (incumbent) 79,986 64.43
Republican John L. Riddell44,16235.57

General election

Results

Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1928 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican George A. Williams (incumbent) 311,256 60.30
Democratic Frank A. Dutton200,86838.91
Socialist Samuel Lerner4,0790.79%
Total votes516,203 100.00
Republican hold

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References

  1. 1 2 Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board General Election November 6, 1928" (PDF). Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Elect Democratic Nominee Frank A. Dutton". Lincoln Star. October 24, 1926. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Dutton Candidate for Congress in Fourth". Lincoln Journal Star. June 24, 1930. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Anti-Norris Slate Gets Lion's Share; Howell Triumphs, Mullen Re-elected". Hastings Daily Tribune. April 11, 1928. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Passing McCook's Veteran Dentist". McCook Tribune. September 28, 1928. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  6. 1 2 Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election April 10, 1928" (PDF). Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Primary Filings". Wilber Republican. March 16, 1928. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  8. ↑ "A Little History About Candidates". Nebraska Daily News-Press. March 17, 1928. Retrieved May 29, 2023.


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