Election for the lieutenant governorship of Nebraska
1934 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Walter H. Jurgensen | Charles W. Johnson | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 295,684 | 226,006 | Percentage | 56.7% | 43.3% | |
Lieutenant Governor before election Walter H. Jurgensen Democratic | Elected Lieutenant Governor Walter H. Jurgensen Democratic | |
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The 1934 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Walter H. Jurgensen, a Democrat, defeating Republican nominee Charles W. Johnson.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary results[4] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Walter H. Jurgensen (incumbent) | 134,218 | 78.51 |
| Democratic | John A. Guttery | 36,747 | 21.49 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- C. A. "Doc" Green, from Lincoln, Nebraska[5][6]
- Charles William Johnson, a farmer, rancher, merchant, and banker who served as the postmaster and county assessor for Cheyenne County, Nebraska, and in the Nebraska Senate from 1925 to 1933 from Potter, Nebraska[7][8]
- Harvey L. Webster, a farmer, banker, and former member of the Nebraska House of Representatives from 1921 to 1923 from Tekamah, Nebraska[8][9]
- Lewis C. Westwood, farmer from Tecumseh, Nebraska[10]
- Stanley Wright, a farmer, masseur, and former member of the Nebraska House of Representatives from 1929 to 1931 from Alliance, Nebraska[8][11]
Results
Republican primary results[4] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Charles W. Johnson | 45,272 | 31.89 |
| Republican | C. A. Green | 29,613 | 20.86 |
| Republican | Harvey L. Webster | 29,252 | 20.60 |
| Republican | Stanley Wright | 21,062 | 14.83 |
| Republican | Lewis C. Westwood | 16,778 | 11.82 |
General election
Results
Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1934[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Walter H. Jurgensen (incumbent) | 295,684 | 56.68 |
| Republican | Charles W. Johnson | 226,006 | 43.32 |
Total votes | 521,690 | 100.00 |
| Democratic hold |
See also
References
- ^ a b Harry R. Swanson. "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board General Election November 6, 1934" (PDF). Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Guttery's Name Filed for Lieutenant Governor". North Bend Eagle. April 12, 1934. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "W. D. Guttery Obituary". Niobrara Tribune. July 19, 1934. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Harry R. Swanson. "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election August 14, 1934" (PDF). Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "Local Mention". Burt County Herald. February 27, 1936. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "460 Filings Are On Primary Ticket". The Ravenna News. March 13, 1936. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ State of Nebraska, 1932 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), p. 271, retrieved May 27, 2023
- ^ a b c State of Nebraska, 2020-21 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), p. 362, retrieved May 27, 2023
- ^ State of Nebraska, 1922 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), p. 225, retrieved May 27, 2023
- ^ "Lewis C. Westwood, for Lieutenant Governor". Grand Island Daily Independent. August 3, 1934. p. 6. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ State of Nebraska, 1930 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), p. 283, retrieved May 27, 2023
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