Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Nebraska
1944 Nebraska gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Dwight Griswold | George W. Olsen | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 410,136 | 128,760 | Percentage | 76.1% | 23.9% | |
County results Griswold: 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% |
Governor before election Dwight Griswold Republican | Elected Governor Dwight Griswold Republican | |
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The 1944 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944, and featured incumbent Governor Dwight Griswold, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, busboy George W. Olsen, to win a third and final two-year term in office.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | George W. Olsen | 20,000 | 50.45 |
| Democratic | P. J. Heaton | 19,626 | 49.50 |
| Democratic | Write-in | 20 | 0.05 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary results[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Dwight Griswold (incumbent) | 74,359 | 84.79 |
| Republican | William R. Brooks | 13,336 | 15.21 |
| Republican | Write-in | 1 | >0.01 |
General election
Results
Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1944[3] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Dwight Griswold (incumbent) | 410,136 | 76.11% |
| Democratic | George W. Olsen | 128,760 | 23.89% |
Total votes | 538,896 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
See also
References
- ^ "G. W. Olsen makes his platform public Plattsmouth". Nebraska State Journal. April 29, 1944. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ Rische, Thomas (April 2, 1986). "What's in a Name? Favoritism, Prejudice". New York Times. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ a b c Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election April 11, 1944, General Election November 7, 1944" (PDF). Retrieved September 29, 2017.
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