1948 Nebraska gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1948 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Country:Nebraska
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1950 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Next Year:1950
Election Date:November 2, 1948
Image1:File:Val Peterson.jpg
Nominee1:Val Peterson
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:286,119
Percentage1:60.1%
Nominee2:Frank Sorrell
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:190,214
Percentage2:39.9%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Val Peterson
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Val Peterson
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1948 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948, and featured incumbent Governor Val Peterson, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former state Senator Frank Sorrell, to win a second two-year term in office.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State Primary Candidates. Dr. A. B. Walker, Republican, 68, Lincoln; physician.. Beatrice Daily Sun. June 9, 1946.