Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Nebraska
1888 Nebraska gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | John Milton Thayer | John A. McShane | | Party | Republican | Democratic | Popular vote | 103,983 | 85,420 | Percentage | 51.3% | 42.1% | |
Governor before election John Milton Thayer Republican | Elected Governor John Milton Thayer Republican | |
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The 1888 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888, and featured incumbent Governor John Milton Thayer, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee John A. McShane, Prohibition nominee George E. Bigelow, and the Union Labor nominee, former impeached Nebraska Governor David Butler, to win a second two-year term in office.
General election
Candidates
Results
Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1888[5] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | John Milton Thayer (incumbent) | 103,983 | 51.26% |
| Democratic | John A. McShane | 85,420 | 42.11% |
| Prohibition | George E. Bigelow | 9,511 | 4.69% |
| Labor | David Butler | 3,941 | 1.94% |
Total votes | 202,855 | 100.0% |
| Republican hold |
See also
References
- ^ "Bigelow's Immense Rally". The New Republic. November 1, 1888. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ^ "Prohibition Party Candidates". Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ^ "Union Labor State Ticket". The Stella Weekly Press. September 7, 1888. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ^ "Have you heard from Vermont?". Grand Island Independent. September 8, 1888. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
The Labor-Union party nominated for goveenor [sic], David Butler, who as governor, was impeached and thrown out of office...
- ^ "The Official Count". The Western Wave. November 29, 1888. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
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