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1914 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election Nebraska presidential no 1912 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election 1912 1916 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election 1916 November 3, 1914 x160px James Pearson Democratic Party (United States) 106,340 45.8% x160px Walter V. Hoagland Republican Party (United States) 103,090 44.4% Lieutenant Governor Samuel R. McKelvie Republican Party (United States) James Pearson Democratic Party (United States)
The 1914 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914, and featured Democratic nominee James Pearson defeating Republican nominee Walter V. Hoagland as well as Progressive Party nominee G. L. E. Klingbiel, Socialist Party nominee Glen H. Abel, and Prohibition Party nominee Henry F. J. Hockenberger. Incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Samuel R. McKelvie did not seek reelection.
Democratic primary
Candidates
James Pearson, farmer and member of the Nebraska House of Representatives since 1913 from Moorefield, Nebraska2020-21 Nebraska Blue Book 317–378 State of Nebraska May 29, 2023 http://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/l3000/D001-202021.pdf1915 Nebraska Blue Book 440 State of Nebraska June 7, 2023 http://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/l3000/D001-1915.pdf
George W. Potts, farmer, businessman, former county treasurer of Pawnee County, and member of the Nebraska House of Representatives since 1911 from Du Bois, Nebraska1915 Nebraska Blue Book 442 State of Nebraska June 7, 2023 http://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/l3000/D001-1915.pdf
Edgar F. Snavely, lawyer and businessman from Lincoln, NebraskaEdgar F. Snavely Omaha Daily Bee August 12, 1914 June 7, 2023 https://www.newspapers.com/image/146642130/Candidates Up to Date Nebraska State Journal June 27, 1914 June 7, 2023 https://www.newspapers.com/image/313783835/
Results
Democratic primary results1915 Nebraska Blue Book 960–961 State of Nebraska June 7, 2023 http://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/l3000/D001-1915.pdf
Democratic Party (US) James Pearson 22,859 41.73
Democratic Party (US) George W. Potts 19,659 35.89
Democratic Party (US) Edgar F. Snavely 12,257 22.38
People's Independent primary
Candidates
The People's Independent Party, a remnant of the earlier Populist party movement, chose between two of the democratic candidates for lieutenant governor.
Results
People's Independent primary results
People's Party (United States) James Pearson 659 57.66
People's Party (United States) George W. Potts 484 42.34
Republican primary
Candidates
L. P. Albright, state bank examiner from Red Cloud, NebraskaPolitical Announcements The Webster County Argus July 2, 1914 June 7, 2023 https://www.newspapers.com/image/753063353/L. P. Albright, Red Cloud, Nebr. For Lieut. Governor Weekly Advertiser August 14, 1914 June 7, 2023 https://www.newspapers.com/image/752223042/
Walter V. Hoagland, lawyer, bankruptcy referee, and member of the Nebraska Senate since 1911 from North Platte, Nebraska1915 Nebraska Blue Book 348 State of Nebraska June 7, 2023 http://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/l3000/D001-1915.pdf
Franklin A. Shotwell, lawyer and former assistant Douglas County attorney from Florence, NebraskaFranklin A. Shotwell for Lieut. Gov. The Florence Tribune August 14, 1914 June 7, 2023 https://www.newspapers.com/image/690069285/
A. J. Vanalstine
Results
Republican primary results
Republican Party (US) Walter V. Hoagland 23,958 37.99
Republican Party (US) Franklin A. Shotwell 19,213 30.47
Republican Party (US) L. P. Albright 14,706 23.32
Republican Party (US) A. J. Vanalstine 5,182 8.22
General election
Candidates
Glen H. Abel, Socialist nominee
Walter V. Hoagland, Republican nominee
Henry F. J. Hockenberger, Prohibition nominee from Columbus, NebraskaWill Meet in Lincoln Nebraska State Journal June 11, 1914 June 7, 2023 https://www.newspapers.com/image/313778489/
G. L. E. Klingbiel, Progressive nominee from Omaha, NebraskaA Few Political Notes The Elkhorn Exchange October 23, 1914 June 7, 2023 https://www.newspapers.com/image/673356047/
James Pearson, Democratic and People's Independent nominee
Results
Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election, 19141915 Nebraska Blue Book 964–965 State of Nebraska June 7, 2023 http://govdocs.nebraska.gov/epubs/l3000/D001-1915.pdf
Democratic Party (United States)
James PearsonCross-endorsed by the People's Independent (Populist) Party.
106,340
45.75
Republican Party (United States)
Walter V. Hoagland
103,090
44.35
Bull Moose Party Progressive
G. L. E. Klingbiel
10,747
4.62
Socialist Party of America
Glen H. Abel
7,642
3.29
Prohibition Party
Henry F. J. Hockenberger
4,614
1.99
232,433 100.00
Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States)
See also
1914 Nebraska gubernatorial election
Notes
References
Lieutenant Gubernatorial
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