1922 Nebraska gubernatorial election
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The 1922 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922, and featured former Mayor of Lincoln Charles W. Bryan, a Democrat and brother of William Jennings Bryan, defeating Republican nominee, state Senator Charles H. Randall.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Charles W. Bryan, former Mayor of Lincoln and newspaper publisher
- Dan B. Butler, Omaha City Commissioner
- Will M. Maupin, newspaper publisher and journalist[1]
- John N. Norton, former state Representative and Mayor of Osceola
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles W. Bryan | 28,244 | 35.80 | |
| Democratic | Dan B. Butler | 24,555 | 31.12 | |
| Democratic | John N. Norton | 19,615 | 24.86 | |
| Democratic | Will M. Maupin | 6,414 | 8.13 | |
| Democratic | Write-in | 66 | 0.08 | |
Progressive primary
Candidates
- John N. Norton, former state Representative and Mayor of Osceola
- W. J. Taylor, state Senator[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Party (United States, 1924) | John N. Norton | 4,048 | 52.67 | |
| Progressive Party (United States, 1924) | W. J. Taylor | 3,624 | 47.15 | |
| Progressive Party (United States, 1924) | Write-in | 14 | 0.18 | |
Nomination
In spite of the primary results, the Nebraska Progressive Party nominated farmer and stockman Harry C. Parmenter on its ticket for Governor.[4]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Albert H. Byrum, state Representative[5]
- Adam McMullen, former state Senator and Mayor of Wymore
- Charles H. Randall, state Senator[6]
- George W. Sterling
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles H. Randall | 49,561 | 41.65 | |
| Republican | Adam McMullen | 48,734 | 40.95 | |
| Republican | Albert H. Byrum | 12,106 | 10.17 | |
| Republican | George W. Sterling | 8,551 | 7.19 | |
| Republican | Write-in | 51 | 0.04 | |
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles W. Bryan | 214,070 | 54.62% | |
| Republican | Charles H. Randall | 163,735 | 41.95% | |
| Progressive Party (United States, 1924) | Harry C. Parmenter | 13,435 | 3.43% | |
| Write-in | Others | 3 | >0.01% | |
| Total votes | 391,243 | 100.0% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
By County
See also
References
- ^ Gaster, Patricia. "Nebraska Newspaperman Will M. Maupin" (PDF). nebraskahistory.org. Nebraska State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 22, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
- ^ a b c Darius M. Amsberry. "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election July 18, 1922" (PDF). Retrieved October 9, 2017.
- ^ Addison E. Sheldon (1918). "Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1918". p. viii. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
- ^ "The Locomotive Engineers Journal for October, 1922". 1922. p. 749. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
- ^ "The Nebraska Blue Book 1922". 1922. p. 215. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
- ^ "The Nebraska Blue Book 1922". 1922. p. 212. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
- ^ Charles W. Pool. "Tabulated Report of the General Election held Nov. 7, 1922 – Also Total Vote by Counties of 1920" (PDF). Retrieved October 9, 2017.
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