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.
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Democratic primary
editCandidates
edit- Frank A. Dutton, former city attorney of Beatrice, Nebraska, and unsuccessful candidate for lieutenant governor in 1926[2][3]
- Dr. Alexander T. Gatewood, dentist from McCook, Nebraska, and past candidate for Nebraska Secretary of State in 1908 who died later in 1928[4][5]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank A. Dutton | 38,483 | 62.53 | |
| Democratic | Alexander T. Gatewood | 23,056 | 37.47 | |
Republican primary
editCandidates
edit- John L. Riddell, county attorney of York County, Nebraska[7][8]
- George A. Williams, incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George A. Williams (incumbent) | 79,986 | 64.43 | |
| Republican | John L. Riddell | 44,162 | 35.57 | |
General election
editResults
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George A. Williams (incumbent) | 311,256 | 60.30 | |
| Democratic | Frank A. Dutton | 200,868 | 38.91 | |
| Socialist | Samuel Lerner | 4,079 | 0.79% | |
| Total votes | 516,203 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board General Election November 6, 1928" (PDF). Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Elect Democratic Nominee Frank A. Dutton". Lincoln Star. October 24, 1926. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Dutton Candidate for Congress in Fourth". Lincoln Journal Star. June 24, 1930. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Anti-Norris Slate Gets Lion's Share; Howell Triumphs, Mullen Re-elected". Hastings Daily Tribune. April 11, 1928. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Passing McCook's Veteran Dentist". McCook Tribune. September 28, 1928. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election April 10, 1928" (PDF). Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Primary Filings". Wilber Republican. March 16, 1928. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "A Little History About Candidates". Nebraska Daily News-Press. March 17, 1928. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
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