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]
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Democratic primary
editCandidates
edit- James Pearson, farmer and member of the Nebraska House of Representatives since 1913 from Moorefield, Nebraska[3][4]
- George W. Potts, farmer, businessman, former county treasurer of Pawnee County, and member of the Nebraska House of Representatives since 1911 from Du Bois, Nebraska[3][5]
- Edgar F. Snavely, lawyer and businessman from Lincoln, Nebraska[6][7]
Results
edit| 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
editCandidates
editThe People's Independent Party, a remnant of the earlier Populist party movement, chose between two of the democratic candidates for lieutenant governor.[2]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populist | James Pearson | 659 | 57.66 | |
| Populist | George W. Potts | 484 | 42.34 | |
Republican primary
editCandidates
edit- L. P. Albright, state bank examiner from Red Cloud, Nebraska[8][9]
- Walter V. Hoagland, lawyer, bankruptcy referee, and member of the Nebraska Senate since 1911 from North Platte, Nebraska[3][10]
- Franklin A. Shotwell, lawyer and former assistant Douglas County attorney from Florence, Nebraska[11]
- A. J. Vanalstine
Results
edit| 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
editCandidates
edit- 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
edit| 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 | ||||
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Cross-endorsed by the People's Independent (Populist) Party.
References
edit- ^ 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.