1928 Nebraska gubernatorial election
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The 1928 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928, and featured former mayor of Falls City Arthur J. Weaver, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former Governor Charles W. Bryan.
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November 6, 1928
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 County results Weaver: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Bryan: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- Charles W. Bryan, former Governor
- James F. Christie
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles W. Bryan | 59,140 | 82.14 | |
| Democratic | James F. Christie | 12,843 | 17.84 | |
| Democratic | Write-in | 13 | 0.02 | |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Roy M. Harrop
- Robert G. Ross
- Arthur J. Weaver, attorney and former mayor of Falls City
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Arthur J. Weaver | 94,244 | 70.80 | |
| Republican | Robert G. Ross | 25,845 | 19.42 | |
| Republican | Roy M. Harrop | 12,977 | 9.75 | |
| Republican | Write-in | 51 | 0.04 | |
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Arthur J. Weaver | 308,262 | 56.98% | ||
| Democratic | Charles W. Bryan | 230,640 | 42.63% | ||
| Socialist | F. Phillip Haffner | 2,095 | 0.39% | ||
| Write-in | Others | 1 | >0.01% | ||
| Total votes | 540,998 | 100.0% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
