1914 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
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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.[1] Incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Samuel R. McKelvie did not seek reelection.[2]
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November 3, 1914
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- James Pearson, farmer and member of the Nebraska House of Representatives since 1913 from Moorefield, Nebraska[3][4]
- George W. Potts, farmer, businessman, former county treasurer of Pawnee County, and member of the Nebraska House of Representatives since 1911 from Du Bois, Nebraska[3][5]
- Edgar F. Snavely, lawyer and businessman from Lincoln, Nebraska[6][7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Pearson | 22,859 | 41.73 | |
| Democratic | George W. Potts | 19,659 | 35.89 | |
| Democratic | 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.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populist | James Pearson | 659 | 57.66 | |
| Populist | George W. Potts | 484 | 42.34 | |
Republican primary
Candidates
- L. P. Albright, state bank examiner from Red Cloud, Nebraska[8][9]
- Walter V. Hoagland, lawyer, bankruptcy referee, and member of the Nebraska Senate since 1911 from North Platte, Nebraska[3][10]
- Franklin A. Shotwell, lawyer and former assistant Douglas County attorney from Florence, Nebraska[11]
- A. J. Vanalstine
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Walter V. Hoagland | 23,958 | 37.99 | |
| Republican | Franklin A. Shotwell | 19,213 | 30.47 | |
| Republican | L. P. Albright | 14,706 | 23.32 | |
| Republican | 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, Nebraska[12]
- G. L. E. Klingbiel, Progressive nominee from Omaha, Nebraska[13]
- James Pearson, Democratic and People's Independent nominee
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Pearson[a] | 106,340 | 45.75 | |
| Republican | Walter V. Hoagland | 103,090 | 44.35 | |
| Progressive | G. L. E. Klingbiel | 10,747 | 4.62 | |
| Socialist | Glen H. Abel | 7,642 | 3.29 | |
| Prohibition | Henry F. J. Hockenberger | 4,614 | 1.99 | |
| Total votes | 232,433 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
See also
Notes
- Cross-endorsed by the People's Independent (Populist) Party.