Election for the lieutenant governorship of Nebraska
1944 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Roy W. Johnson | Edward A. Dosek | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 351,174 | 152,724 | Percentage | 69.7% | 30.3% | |
Lieutenant Governor before election Roy W. Johnson Republican | Elected Lieutenant Governor Roy W. Johnson Republican | |
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The 1944 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Roy W. Johnson, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Edward A. Dosek.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Edward A. Dosek | 24,596 | 65.44 |
| Democratic | Bessie R. Saxton | 12,982 | 34.54 |
| Scattering | | 6 | |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Roy W. Johnson, incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor[4]
- Fred A. Marsh, former superintendent of schools in Merrick County, Nebraska, and former member of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents[4]
- Harry L. Reed, insurance agent and property manager in Lincoln, Nebraska[4]
- Andrew E. Swanson, farmer from near Polk, Nebraska[4]
- Leo N. Swanson, businessman in the plumbing and heating industry from Omaha, Nebraska, commissioner of public lands and buildings from 1935 to 1939, past candidate for Nebraska Secretary of State in 1942[4]
Results
Republican primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Roy W. Johnson (incumbent) | 25,197 | 32.15 |
| Republican | Fred A. Marsh | 19,643 | 25.07 |
| Republican | Harry L. Reed | 14,236 | 18.17 |
| Republican | Andrew E. Swanson | 10,384 | 13.25 |
| Republican | Leo N. Swanson | 8,907 | 11.37 |
| Scattering | | 1 | |
General election
Results
Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1944[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Roy W. Johnson (incumbent) | 351,174 | 69.69 |
| Democratic | Robert J. Swanson | 152,724 | 30.31 |
Total votes | 503,898 | 100.00 |
| Republican hold |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Frank Marsh. "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election April 11, 1944, General Election November 7, 1944" (PDF). Retrieved May 24, 2023.
- ^ "Third Place to Carpenter in GOP Run: Burney Is Coasting In; Dosek Tops Otto". Omaha World-Herald. May 11, 1960. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Biographical Sketch of Edward A. Dosek, Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor". Lincoln Farm and Home News. November 2, 1950. p. 8. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "More Or Less Personal". Lincoln Journal Star. March 30, 1944. p. 6. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
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