1930 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1930 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930, and featured former governor Charles W. Bryan, a Democrat, narrowly defeating incumbent Republican governor Arthur J. Weaver to win a second two-year, non-consecutive term in office.

1930 Nebraska gubernatorial election

← 1928 November 4, 1930 1932 →
 
Nominee Charles W. Bryan Arthur J. Weaver
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 222,161 215,615
Percentage 50.7% 49.3%

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

Governor before election

Arthur J. Weaver
Republican

Elected Governor

Charles W. Bryan
Democratic

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 69,398 82.78
Democratic Anton H. Jensen 14,428 17.21
Democratic Write-in 5 0.01

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 (incumbent) 139,074 75.68
Republican Harry O. Palmer 44,647 24.29
Republican Write-in 55 0.03

General election

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Results

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Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1930[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Charles W. Bryan 222,161 50.75%
Republican Arthur J. Weaver (incumbent) 215,615 49.25%
Write-in Others 3 >0.01%
Total votes 437,779 100.0%
Democratic gain from Republican

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 August 12, 1930" (PDF). Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  2. ^ "Nebraska State Historical Society Collection Record; Palmer, Arthur L., 1888-1974 and Palmer, Harry O., 1886-1951" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on September 24, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  3. ^ Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board General Election November 4, 1930" (PDF). Retrieved October 6, 2017.