1950 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
The 1950 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Charles J. Warner, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Edward A. Dosek, a businessman, to win his second term as lieutenant governor.[1]
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- Tom Dooley, former member of the Nebraska Legislature from District 3 in Papillion, Nebraska
- Edward A. Dosek, businessman, banker, and insurance agent from Lincoln, Nebraska[2][3]
- Woodrow Bryan Shurtleff, realtor from Lincoln, Nebraska[4]
- C. S. Wortman, lawyer from Lincoln, Nebraska, and former legislator and judge from Oklahoma[5]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edward A. Dosek | 35,392 | 99.91 | |
| Democratic | Tom Dooley | 18,382 | 24.46 | |
| Democratic | Woodrow Bryan Shurtleff | 12,435 | 16.55 | |
| Democratic | C. S. Wortman | 8,936 | 11.89 | |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Andrew E. Swanson, farmer from near Polk, Nebraska, and unsuccessful primary candidate for lieutenant governor in 1944 and governor in 1946 and 1948.[6] Swanson originally registered to run in the Republican primary for governor in 1950 but later withdrew with the hope of running in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, but due to a 60-day-waiting-period requirement to switch parties, Swanson registered to run in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor instead.[7][6]
- Charles J. Warner, incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Charles J. Warner (incumbent) | 92,323 | 74.05 | |
| Republican | Andrew E. Swanson | 32,351 | 25.95 | |
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Charles J. Warner (incumbent) | 264,159 | 61.77 | |
| Democratic | Edward A. Dosek | 163,481 | 38.23 | |
| Total votes | 427,640 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
See also
References
- Frank Marsh. "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election August 8, 1950, General Election November 7, 1950" (PDF). Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- "Third Place to Carpenter in GOP Run: Burney Is Coasting In; Dosek Tops Otto". Omaha World-Herald. May 11, 1960. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- "Biographical Sketch of Edward A. Dosek, Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor". Lincoln Farm and Home News. November 2, 1950. p. 8. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- "Who's Who in the Primary---Three Top State Offices". Omaha World-Herald. July 25, 1950. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- "(Political Advertisement) For Lieutenant Governor: C. S. Wortman". The Nebraska Farmer. August 5, 1950. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- "Andrew E. Swanson Files For Governor For Third Time". The Lincoln Star. January 21, 1950. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- "State Capital News... Omaha Attorney May Have Pulled "Slicker"". Dakota County Star. July 6, 1950. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
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