1914 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1914 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914, and featured
Samuel R. McKelvie did not seek reelection.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- James Pearson, farmer and member of the Nebraska House of Representatives since 1913 from Moorefield, Nebraska[3][4]
- George W. Potts, farmer, businessman, former county treasurer of Pawnee County, and member of the Nebraska House of Representatives since 1911 from Du Bois, Nebraska[3][5]
- Edgar F. Snavely, lawyer and businessman from Lincoln, Nebraska[6][7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic
|
James Pearson | 22,859 | 41.73 | |
Democratic
|
George W. Potts | 19,659 | 35.89 | |
Democratic
|
Edgar F. Snavely | 12,257 | 22.38 | |
People's Independent primary
Candidates
The People's Independent Party, a remnant of the earlier Populist party movement, chose between two of the democratic candidates for lieutenant governor.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populist | James Pearson | 659 | 57.66 | |
| Populist | George W. Potts | 484 | 42.34 | |
Republican primary
Candidates
- L. P. Albright, state bank examiner from Red Cloud, Nebraska[8][9]
- Walter V. Hoagland, lawyer, bankruptcy referee, and member of the Nebraska Senate since 1911 from North Platte, Nebraska[3][10]
- Franklin A. Shotwell, lawyer and former assistant Douglas County attorney from Florence, Nebraska[11]
- A. J. Vanalstine
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican
|
Walter V. Hoagland | 23,958 | 37.99 | |
Republican
|
Franklin A. Shotwell | 19,213 | 30.47 | |
Republican
|
L. P. Albright | 14,706 | 23.32 | |
Republican
|
A. J. Vanalstine | 5,182 | 8.22 | |
General election
Candidates
- Glen H. Abel, Socialist nominee
- Walter V. Hoagland, Republican nominee
- Henry F. J. Hockenberger, Prohibition nominee from Columbus, Nebraska[12]
- G. L. E. Klingbiel, Progressive nominee from Omaha, Nebraska[13]
- James Pearson, Democratic and People's Independent nominee
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Pearson[a] | 106,340 | 45.75 | |
| Republican | Walter V. Hoagland | 103,090 | 44.35 | |
Progressive
|
G. L. E. Klingbiel | 10,747 | 4.62 | |
| Socialist | Glen H. Abel | 7,642 | 3.29 | |
| Prohibition | Henry F. J. Hockenberger | 4,614 | 1.99 | |
| Total votes | 232,433 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
- ^ Cross-endorsed by the People's Independent (Populist) Party.
See also
References
- ^ a b State of Nebraska, 1915 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), pp. 964–965, retrieved June 7, 2023
- ^ a b c d e State of Nebraska, 1915 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), pp. 960–961, retrieved June 7, 2023
- ^ a b c State of Nebraska, 2020-21 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), pp. 317–378, retrieved May 29, 2023
- ^ State of Nebraska, 1915 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), p. 440, retrieved June 7, 2023
- ^ State of Nebraska, 1915 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), p. 442, retrieved June 7, 2023
- ^ "Edgar F. Snavely". Omaha Daily Bee. August 12, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "Candidates Up to Date". Nebraska State Journal. June 27, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "Political Announcements". The Webster County Argus. July 2, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "L. P. Albright, Red Cloud, Nebr. For Lieut. Governor". Weekly Advertiser. August 14, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ State of Nebraska, 1915 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), p. 348, retrieved June 7, 2023
- ^ "Franklin A. Shotwell for Lieut. Gov". The Florence Tribune. August 14, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "Will Meet in Lincoln". Nebraska State Journal. June 11, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "A Few Political Notes". The Elkhorn Exchange. October 23, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.