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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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank A. Dutton 38,483 62.53
Democratic Alexander T. Gatewood 23,056 37.47

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican George A. Williams (incumbent) 79,986 64.43
Republican John L. Riddell 44,162 35.57

General election

Results

Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1928[1]
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

References

  1. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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.