Election for the lieutenant governorship of Nebraska
The 1944 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Roy W. Johnson , a Republican , defeating Democratic nominee Edward A. Dosek.[1]
Democratic primary Candidates Results Republican primary Candidates Roy W. Johnson , incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor [4] Fred A. Marsh, former superintendent of schools in Merrick County, Nebraska , and former member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents [4]
Harry L. Reed, insurance agent and property manager in Lincoln, Nebraska [4]
Andrew E. Swanson, farmer from near Polk, Nebraska [4]
Leo N. Swanson, businessman in the plumbing and heating industry from Omaha, Nebraska , commissioner of public lands and buildings from 1935 to 1939, past candidate for Nebraska Secretary of State in 1942[4] Results General election Results See also References
^ a b c d Frank Marsh. "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election April 11, 1944, General Election November 7, 1944" (PDF) . Retrieved May 24, 2023 . ^ "Third Place to Carpenter in GOP Run: Burney Is Coasting In; Dosek Tops Otto" . Omaha World-Herald . May 11, 1960. Retrieved May 22, 2023 .^ "Biographical Sketch of Edward A. Dosek, Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor" . Lincoln Farm and Home News . November 2, 1950. p. 8. Retrieved May 22, 2023 .^ a b c d e f g "More Or Less Personal" . Lincoln Journal Star . March 30, 1944. p. 6. Retrieved May 24, 2023 .
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