1946 Nebraska Gubernatorial Election
The 1946 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946, and featured former school superintendent and newspaper publisher Val Peterson, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, state Senator Frank Sorrell. Democratic primary Candidates *Samuel K. Howard, laundry route supervisor *Frank Sorrell, member of the Nebraska Legislature Results Republican primary Candidates *William R. Brooks, salt company manager * William E. Johnson, former Lieutenant Governor * Val Peterson, administrative assistant and secretary to Governor Dwight Griswold *Andrew E. Swanson, retired farmer and stockman *George J. Thomas, candy distributor *Arthur B. Walker, physician and candidate for lieutenant governor in 1938 *Arthur J. Weaver Jr., Lincoln city councilman and son of former Governor Arthur J. Weaver *Joseph Wishart, attorney and farmer Results General election Results See also * 1946 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election References ...
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