1948 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1948 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
Country:Nebraska
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1946 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1946
Next Election:1950 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
Next Year:1950
Election Date:November 2, 1948
Nominee1:Charles J. Warner
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:269,987
Percentage1:61.0%
Nominee2:Sam J. Howell
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:172,583
Percentage2:39.0%
Lieutenant Governor
Before Election:Robert B. Crosby
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Charles J. Warner
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1948 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948, and featured former Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature Charles J. Warner, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Sam J. Howell.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Sam J. Howell ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. He was an insurance agent from Omaha, Nebraska, who had served in the Nebraska State Senate from 1935 to 1937 and as the chairman of the Omaha Housing Authority.[1]

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: A Guide for Nebraska Voters. Lincoln Journal Star. November 1, 1948. May 22, 2023.
  2. News: Possibility. Fairbury Daily News. February 17, 1948. May 23, 2023.
  3. News: Arthur J. Denney is Lt. Governor Candidate. Tecumseh Chieftan. January 22, 1948. May 23, 2023.
  4. News: William Keeshan Files for Office. Norfolk Daily News. January 27, 1948. May 23, 2023.
  5. News: William Keeshan Withdraws from State Election. The Albion Argus. March 4, 1948. May 23, 2023.