1958 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

1958 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
November 4, 1958
 
Nominee Dwight W. Burney Frank Sorrell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 202,295 197,849
Percentage 50.6% 49.4%
County results
Burney:      50-60%      60-70%
Sorrell:      50-60%      60-70%
Lieutenant Governor before election

Dwight W. Burney
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Dwight W. Burney
Republican

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The 1958 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Dwight W. Burney, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Frank Sorrell.[1]

On September 9, 1960, Nebraska Governor Ralph G. Brooks died while in office. This caused Dwight W. Burney, who as a result of this election was the lieutenant governor, to become Governor of Nebraska.[2]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank Sorrell 38,966 58.91
Democratic William W. Jurgensen 15,004 22.68
Democratic Earl V. Baker 12,174 18.40
Scattering 2

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dwight W. Burney (incumbent) 53,520 50.27
Republican Marvin Griswold 52,945 49.73
Scattering 8

General election

Results

Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1958[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dwight W. Burney (incumbent) 202,295 50.56
Democratic Frank Sorrell 197,849 49.44
Scattering 1
Total votes 400,145 100.00
Republican hold

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election May 13, 1958 & General Election November 4, 1958" (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State.
  2. ^ National Governors Association. "Gov. Dwight Willard Burney". Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  3. ^ Benjamin, Nancy (April 30, 1958). "Demo Candidates Optimistic". The Lincoln Star. p. 2. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "Lincoln Man Is Candidate For Governor". Fremont Tribune. March 11, 1960. Retrieved May 22, 2023.


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