Election for the lieutenant governorship of Nebraska
1914 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | James Pearson | Walter V. Hoagland | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 106,340 | 103,090 | Percentage | 45.8% | 44.4% | |
Lieutenant Governor before election Samuel R. McKelvie Republican | Elected Lieutenant Governor James Pearson Democratic | |
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The 1914 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914, and featured Democratic nominee James Pearson defeating Republican nominee Walter V. Hoagland as well as Progressive Party nominee G. L. E. Klingbiel, Socialist Party nominee Glen H. Abel, and Prohibition Party nominee Henry F. J. Hockenberger.[1] Incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Samuel R. McKelvie did not seek reelection.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary results[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | James Pearson | 22,859 | 41.73 |
| Democratic | George W. Potts | 19,659 | 35.89 |
| Democratic | Edgar F. Snavely | 12,257 | 22.38 |
People's Independent primary
Candidates
The People's Independent Party, a remnant of the earlier Populist party movement, chose between two of the democratic candidates for lieutenant governor.[2]
Results
People's Independent primary results[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Populist | James Pearson | 659 | 57.66 |
| Populist | George W. Potts | 484 | 42.34 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary results[2] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Walter V. Hoagland | 23,958 | 37.99 |
| Republican | Franklin A. Shotwell | 19,213 | 30.47 |
| Republican | L. P. Albright | 14,706 | 23.32 |
| Republican | A. J. Vanalstine | 5,182 | 8.22 |
General election
Candidates
- Glen H. Abel, Socialist nominee
- Walter V. Hoagland, Republican nominee
- Henry F. J. Hockenberger, Prohibition nominee from Columbus, Nebraska[12]
- G. L. E. Klingbiel, Progressive nominee from Omaha, Nebraska[13]
- James Pearson, Democratic and People's Independent nominee
Results
Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1914[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | James Pearson[a] | 106,340 | 45.75 |
| Republican | Walter V. Hoagland | 103,090 | 44.35 |
| Progressive | G. L. E. Klingbiel | 10,747 | 4.62 |
| Socialist | Glen H. Abel | 7,642 | 3.29 |
| Prohibition | Henry F. J. Hockenberger | 4,614 | 1.99 |
Total votes | 232,433 | 100.00 |
| Democratic gain from Republican |
- ^ Cross-endorsed by the People's Independent (Populist) Party.
See also
References
- ^ a b State of Nebraska, 1915 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), pp. 964–965, retrieved June 7, 2023
- ^ a b c d e State of Nebraska, 1915 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), pp. 960–961, retrieved June 7, 2023
- ^ a b c State of Nebraska, 2020-21 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), pp. 317–378, retrieved May 29, 2023
- ^ State of Nebraska, 1915 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), p. 440, retrieved June 7, 2023
- ^ State of Nebraska, 1915 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), p. 442, retrieved June 7, 2023
- ^ "Edgar F. Snavely". Omaha Daily Bee. August 12, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "Candidates Up to Date". Nebraska State Journal. June 27, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "Political Announcements". The Webster County Argus. July 2, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "L. P. Albright, Red Cloud, Nebr. For Lieut. Governor". Weekly Advertiser. August 14, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ State of Nebraska, 1915 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), p. 348, retrieved June 7, 2023
- ^ "Franklin A. Shotwell for Lieut. Gov". The Florence Tribune. August 14, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "Will Meet in Lincoln". Nebraska State Journal. June 11, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "A Few Political Notes". The Elkhorn Exchange. October 23, 1914. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
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