1936 Nebraska gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1936 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Country:Nebraska
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1934 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1934
Next Election:1938 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Next Year:1938
Election Date:November 3, 1936
Image1:File:Gov. Roy L. Cochran.jpg
Nominee1:Robert L. Cochran
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:333,412
Percentage1:55.9%
Nominee2:Dwight Griswold
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:257,267
Percentage2:43.1%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Robert L. Cochran
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Robert L. Cochran
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1936 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936, and featured incumbent Governor Robert L. Cochran, a Democrat, defeating Republican nominee, newspaper publisher and former state legislator Dwight Griswold, to win a second two-year term in office. Former State Attorney General Ora S. Spillman unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Gov. Cochran Has Opponent: Anton Jensen Files; Unicameral Total of 259 Candidates. Omaha World-Herald. March 6, 1936. April 23, 2023.
  2. News: Primary Comes Tuesday, Apr 14 To Nebraskans. Custer County Chief. March 26, 1936. April 23, 2023.