1944 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
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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
- Edward A. Dosek, businessman, banker, and insurance agent from Lincoln, Nebraska, and former head accountant for the Nebraska State Treasurer from 1933 to 1937[2][3][4]
- Bessie R. Saxton, former member of the Omaha, Nebraska, school board[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic
|
Edward A. Dosek | 24,596 | 65.44 | |
Democratic
|
Bessie R. Saxton | 12,982 | 34.54 | |
| Scattering | 6 | |||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Nebraska Lieutenant Governor[4]
- Fred A. Marsh, former superintendent of schools in 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 Nebraska Secretary of State in 1942[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican
|
Roy W. Johnson (incumbent) | 25,197 | 32.15 | |
Republican
|
Fred A. Marsh | 19,643 | 25.07 | |
Republican
|
Harry L. Reed | 14,236 | 18.17 | |
Republican
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Andrew E. Swanson | 10,384 | 13.25 | |
Republican
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Leo N. Swanson | 8,907 | 11.37 | |
| Scattering | 1 | |||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roy W. Johnson (incumbent) | 351,174 | 69.69 | |
| Democratic | Robert J. Swanson | 152,724 | 30.31 | |
| Total votes | 503,898 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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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