1928 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1928 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor George A. Williams, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Frank A. Dutton.^[1] For the two major candidates, this election was a rematch of the previous Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election in 1926.

1928 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 1926 November 6, 1928 1930 →

Nominee George A. Williams Frank A. Dutton Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 311,256 200,868 Percentage 60.3% 38.9%

Lieutenant Governor before election George A. Williams Republican Elected Lieutenant Governor George A. Williams Republican

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Frank A. Dutton, former city attorney of Beatrice, Nebraska, and unsuccessful candidate for lieutenant governor in 1926^[2][3]
• Dr. Alexander T. Gatewood, dentist from McCook, Nebraska, and past candidate for Nebraska Secretary of State in 1908 who died later in 1928^[4][5]

Results

Democratic primary results^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Frank A. Dutton	38,483	62.53
	Democratic	Alexander T. Gatewood	23,056	37.47

Republican primary

Candidates

• John L. Riddell, county attorney of York County, Nebraska^[7][8]
• George A. Williams, incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor

Results

Republican primary results^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	George A. Williams (incumbent)	79,986	64.43
	Republican	John L. Riddell	44,162	35.57

General election

Results

Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1928^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	George A. Williams (incumbent)	311,256	60.30
	Democratic	Frank A. Dutton	200,868	38.91
	Socialist	Samuel Lerner	4,079	0.79%
Total votes			516,203	100.00
	Republican hold

See also

• 1928 Nebraska gubernatorial election

References

1. Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board General Election November 6, 1928" (PDF). Retrieved May 29, 2023.
2. "Elect Democratic Nominee Frank A. Dutton". Lincoln Star. October 24, 1926. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
3. "Dutton Candidate for Congress in Fourth". Lincoln Journal Star. June 24, 1930. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
4. "Anti-Norris Slate Gets Lion's Share; Howell Triumphs, Mullen Re-elected". Hastings Daily Tribune. April 11, 1928. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
5. "Passing McCook's Veteran Dentist". McCook Tribune. September 28, 1928. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
6. Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election April 10, 1928" (PDF). Retrieved May 29, 2023.
7. "Primary Filings". Wilber Republican. March 16, 1928. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
8. "A Little History About Candidates". Nebraska Daily News-Press. March 17, 1928. Retrieved May 29, 2023.