Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1948
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The 1948 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948, and featured incumbent Governor Val Peterson, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former state Senator Frank Sorrell, to win a second two-year term in office.
Democratic primary
Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Frank Sorrell |
69,492 |
99.93 |
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Democratic |
Write-in |
51 |
0.07 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Roland Max Anderson
- Lloyd M. Ewing
- Val Peterson, incumbent Governor
- Andrew E. Swanson
- A. B. Walker
General election
Results
Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1948[1]
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Val Peterson |
286,119 |
60.07% |
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Democratic |
Frank Sorrell |
190,214 |
39.93% |
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Write-in |
Others |
19 |
>0.01% |
Total votes |
476,352 |
100.0% |