1904 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1904 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1904. Incumbent Republican Governor John H. Mickey won re-election to a second term, defeating Democratic and Populist fusion nominee George W. Berge with 49.67% of the vote.

1904 Nebraska gubernatorial election

← 1902 November 8, 1904 1906 →
 
Nominee John H. Mickey George W. Berge
Party Republican Populist
Alliance Democratic
Popular vote 111,711 102,568
Percentage 49.67% 45.61%

County results
Mickey:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Berge:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Tie:      40–50%

Governor before election

John H. Mickey
Republican

Elected Governor

John H. Mickey
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

Other candidates

  • Rev. Clarence F. Swander, Prohibition[5]
  • Benjamin H. Vail, Socialist

Results

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1904 Nebraska gubernatorial election[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John H. Mickey (incumbent) 111,711 49.67%
Populist George W. Berge 102,568 45.61%
Prohibition Clarence F. Swander 5,488 2.44%
Socialist Benjamin H. Vail 5,122 2.28%
Scattering 6 0.00%
Majority 9,143 4.06%
Turnout 224,895
Republican hold

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "People and Things of Public Interest". Omaha daily bee. Omaha, Neb. August 21, 1904. p. 16. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  2. ^ "Hon. George W. Berge". The independent. Lincoln, Neb. August 25, 1904. p. 1. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "Fuse only on state ticket". Morning Oregonian. Portland, Or. August 11, 1904. p. 2. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "Populist Tibbles gives up the fight". San Francisco Call. San Francisco. April 14, 1905. p. 11. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  5. ^ "News of Nebraska". Omaha daily bee. Omaha, Neb. September 27, 1904. p. 3. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  6. ^ "NE Governor, 1904". Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  7. ^ Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. p. 64. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
  8. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2010). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861-1911. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co. p. 27. ISBN 978-0-7864-4722-0.
  9. ^ Glashan, Roy R. (1979). American Governors and Gubernatorial Elections, 1775-1978. Westport, CT: Meckler Books. pp. 186–187. ISBN 0-930466-17-9.
  10. ^ Kallenbach, Joseph E.; Kallenbach, Jessamine S., eds. (1977). American State Governors, 1776-1976. Vol. I. Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.: Oceana Publications, Inc. p. 360. ISBN 0-379-00665-0.
  11. ^ Sheldon, Addison E., ed. (December 1918). The Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1918. Lincoln, Nebraska: Nebraska Legislative Reference Bureau. pp. 475–476.