1920 Nebraska gubernatorial election
The 1920 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920, and featured incumbent Governor Samuel R. McKelvie, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former Governor John H. Morehead, and progressive-backed independent candidate, York Mayor Arthur G. Wray,[1] to win a second and final two-year term in office.
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- Ralph A. Clark
- George W. Jackson, Speaker of the state House of Representatives[2]
- John H. Morehead, former Governor
- G. L. Shumway, former Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings[3]
- William J. Taylor, state Senator[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John H. Morehead | 27,972 | 53.21 | |
| Democratic | Ralph A. Clark | 9,409 | 17.90 | |
| Democratic | George Jackson | 6,102 | 11.61 | |
| Democratic | William J. Taylor | 5,485 | 10.43 | |
| Democratic | G. L. Shumway | 3,589 | 6.83 | |
| Democratic | Write-in | 11 | 0.02 | |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Thomas L. Hall, Commissioner of the state Railway Commission[6]
- George D. Mathewson, state Representative[7]
- Samuel R. McKelvie, incumbent Governor
- Harry J. McLaughlin, state Representative[8]
- Adam McMullen, state Senator and former Mayor of Wymore
- Ernest M. Pollard, former U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Samuel R. McKelvie | 33,261 | 32.53 | |
| Republican | Adam McMullen | 25,680 | 25.12 | |
| Republican | Ernest M. Pollard | 17,961 | 17.57 | |
| Republican | Thomas L. Hall | 11,126 | 10.88 | |
| Republican | Harry J. McLaughlin | 8,997 | 8.80 | |
| Republican | George D. Mathewson | 5,007 | 4.90 | |
| Republican | Write-in | 210 | 0.21 | |
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Samuel R. McKelvie | 152,863 | 40.41% | |
| Democratic | John H. Morehead | 130,433 | 34.48% | |
| Independent | Arthur G. Wray | 88,905 | 23.51% | |
| Prohibition | Julian D. Graves | 6,041 | 1.60% | |
| Write-in | Others | 4 | >0.01% | |
| Total votes | 378,246 | 100.0% | ||
References
- Burr, George L.; Buck, O. O.; Stough, Dale P. (1921). "History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1". p. 194. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- Addison E. Sheldon (1920). "Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1920". p. 132. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- Addison E. Sheldon (1920). "Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1920". p. 23. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- Addison E. Sheldon (1918). "Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1918". p. viii. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- Darius M. Amsberry. "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board State and Presidential Primary Election April 20, 1920" (PDF). Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- Burr, George L.; Buck, O. O.; Stough, Dale P. (1921). "History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1". p. 212. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- Addison E. Sheldon (1920). "Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1920". p. 342. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- Addison E. Sheldon (1920). "Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1920". p. 341. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- Darius M. Amsberry. "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board and Joint Session of the Legislature General Election November 2, 1920" (PDF). Retrieved October 10, 2017.
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