Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Nebraska
1920 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Nominee
Samuel R. McKelvie
John H. Morehead
Arthur G. Wray
Party
Republican
Democratic
Independent
Popular vote
152,863
130,433
88,905
Percentage
40.4%
34.5%
23.5%
County results McKelvie: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%Morehead: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60%Wray: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Governor before election
Samuel R. McKelvie
Republican
Elected Governor
Samuel R. McKelvie
Republican
The 1920 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920, and featured incumbent Governor Samuel R. McKelvie , a Republican , defeating Democratic nominee, former Governor John H. Morehead , and progressive -backed independent candidate, York Mayor Arthur G. Wray,[1] to win a second and final two-year term in office.
Democratic primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Ralph A. Clark
George W. Jackson, Speaker of the state House of Representatives [2]
John H. Morehead , former Governor
G. L. Shumway, former Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings[3]
William J. Taylor, state Senator [4]
Results [ ]
Republican primary [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Thomas L. Hall, Commissioner of the state Railway Commission[6]
George D. Mathewson, state Representative [7]
Samuel R. McKelvie , incumbent Governor
Harry J. McLaughlin, state Representative [8]
Adam McMullen , state Senator and former Mayor of Wymore
Ernest M. Pollard , former U.S. Representative
Results [ ]
General election [ ]
Results [ ]
References [ ]
^ Burr, George L.; Buck, O. O.; Stough, Dale P. (1921). "History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1" . p. 194. Retrieved October 10, 2017 .
^ Addison E. Sheldon (1920). "Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1920" . p. 132. Retrieved October 10, 2017 .
^ Addison E. Sheldon (1920). "Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1920" . p. 23. Retrieved October 10, 2017 .
^ Addison E. Sheldon (1918). "Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1918" . p. viii. Retrieved October 10, 2017 .
^ a b Darius M. Amsberry. "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board State and Presidential Primary Election April 20, 1920" (PDF) . Retrieved October 10, 2017 .
^ Burr, George L.; Buck, O. O.; Stough, Dale P. (1921). "History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1" . p. 212. Retrieved October 10, 2017 .
^ Addison E. Sheldon (1920). "Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1920" . p. 342. Retrieved October 10, 2017 .
^ Addison E. Sheldon (1920). "Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1920" . p. 341. Retrieved October 10, 2017 .
^ Darius M. Amsberry. "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board and Joint Session of the Legislature General Election November 2, 1920" (PDF) . Retrieved October 10, 2017 .
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