1928 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1928 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor George A. Williams, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Frank A. Dutton.[1] For the two major candidates, this election was a rematch of the previous Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election in 1926.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Frank A. Dutton, former city attorney of Beatrice, Nebraska, and unsuccessful candidate for lieutenant governor in 1926[2][3]
- Dr. Alexander T. Gatewood, dentist from McCook, Nebraska, and past candidate for Nebraska Secretary of State in 1908 who died later in 1928[4][5]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank A. Dutton | 38,483 | 62.53 | |
| Democratic | Alexander T. Gatewood | 23,056 | 37.47 | |
Republican primary
Candidates
- John L. Riddell, county attorney of York County, Nebraska[7][8]
- George A. Williams, incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George A. Williams (incumbent) | 79,986 | 64.43 | |
| Republican | John L. Riddell | 44,162 | 35.57 | |
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George A. Williams (incumbent) | 311,256 | 60.30 | |
| Democratic | Frank A. Dutton | 200,868 | 38.91 | |
| Socialist | Samuel Lerner | 4,079 | 0.79% | |
| Total votes | 516,203 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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