The 1924 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924, and featured former

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Adam McMullen, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former

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, and

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nominee,

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City Commissioner Dan B. Butler. Incumbent Governor

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, initially the nominee of both the Democratic and Progressive parties, withdrew from the race after being nominated for

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at the

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on July 9.

Democratic primary

Candidates

, incumbent Governor *Charles Graff, former member of the Nebraska Legislature and president of the state Board of Agriculture

Results

Replacement nominee

Following Bryan's withdrawal from the race, the

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met in Lincoln to choose a replacement on July 24. Among others, candidates considered for the nomination included

City Commissioner John H. Hopkins, former

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, Morrill County Attorney Kenneth M. McDonald of

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, and former

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of Fremont. Norton was chosen on the seventeenth ballot after Hopkins and Stephens each withdrew their names, and besting McDonald with the necessary two-thirds of the vote.

Progressive primary

Candidates

, incumbent Governor *Edward Sughroue

Results

Replacement nominee

Omaha City Commissioner Dan B. Butler, a Democrat and supporter of Senator Robert M. La Follette in the 1924 presidential election, was chosen by the three member Progressive Party State Executive Committee.

Prohibition primary

Candidates

, incumbent Governor

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

*C. H. Gustafson, former president of the United States Grain Growers Association *Albert N. Mathers,

and former Mayor of Gering * Adam McMullen, former

and Mayor of Wymore *George W. Sterling *W. F. Stoecker

Results

General election

Results

References

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Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Replacement nominee

Progressive primary

Candidates

Results

Replacement nominee

Prohibition primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

See also

References