1928 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1928 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928, and featured former mayor of Falls City Arthur J. Weaver, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former Governor Charles W. Bryan.

1928 Nebraska gubernatorial election

← 1926 November 6, 1928 1930 →
 
Nominee Arthur J. Weaver Charles W. Bryan
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 308,262 230,640
Percentage 57.0% 42.6%

County results
Weaver:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Bryan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Adam McMullen
Republican

Elected Governor

Arthur J. Weaver
Republican

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Charles W. Bryan 59,140 82.14
Democratic James F. Christie 12,843 17.84
Democratic Write-in 13 0.02

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Arthur J. Weaver 94,244 70.80
Republican Robert G. Ross 25,845 19.42
Republican Roy M. Harrop 12,977 9.75
Republican Write-in 51 0.04

General election

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Results

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Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1928[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Arthur J. Weaver 308,262 56.98%
Democratic Charles W. Bryan 230,640 42.63%
Socialist F. Phillip Haffner 2,095 0.39%
Write-in Others 1 >0.01%
Total votes 540,998 100.0%
Republican hold

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election April 10, 1928" (PDF). Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  2. ^ Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board General Election November 6, 1928" (PDF). Retrieved October 7, 2017.