1958 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1958 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
Country:Nebraska
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1956 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1956
Next Election:1960 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
Next Year:1960
Election Date:November 4, 1958
Nominee1:Dwight W. Burney
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:202,295
Percentage1:50.6%
Nominee2:Frank Sorrell
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:197,849
Percentage2:49.4%
Lieutenant Governor
Before Election:Dwight W. Burney
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Dwight W. Burney
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1958 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Dwight W. Burney, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Frank Sorrell.

On September 9, 1960, Nebraska Governor Ralph G. Brooks died while in office. This caused Dwight W. Burney, who as a result of this election was the lieutenant governor, to become Governor of Nebraska.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. Dwight Willard Burney. National Governors Association. May 22, 2023.
  2. News: Demo Candidates Optimistic. Nancy. Benjamin. The Lincoln Star. 2. April 30, 1958. May 25, 2023.
  3. News: Lincoln Man Is Candidate For Governor. Fremont Tribune. March 11, 1960. May 22, 2023.