The 1888 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888, and featured incumbent Governor

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, a Republican, defeating

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nominee

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, 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

*George E. Bigelow, Prohibition candidate, husband of

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* David Butler, Union Labor candidate, first Governor of Nebraska from 1867 until he was impeached in 1871 *

, Democratic candidate, member of the United States House of Representatives from Nebraska's 1st congressional district *

, Republican candidate, incumbent Governor of Nebraska

Results

References

Gubernatorial

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General election

Candidates

Results

See also

References