1928 Nebraska gubernatorial election

1928 Nebraska gubernatorial election

November 6, 1928

Nominee Arthur J. Weaver Charles W. Bryan Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 308,262 230,640 Percentage 57.0% 42.6%

County results Weaver:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Bryan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Adam McMullen Republican Elected Governor Arthur J. Weaver Republican

The 1928 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928, and featured former mayor of Falls City Arthur J. Weaver, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former Governor Charles W. Bryan.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Charles W. Bryan, former Governor
• James F. Christie

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Charles W. Bryan	59,140	82.14
	Democratic	James F. Christie	12,843	17.84
	Democratic	Write-in	13	0.02

Republican primary

Candidates

• Roy M. Harrop
• Robert G. Ross
• Arthur J. Weaver, attorney and former mayor of Falls City

Results

Republican primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Arthur J. Weaver	94,244	70.80
	Republican	Robert G. Ross	25,845	19.42
	Republican	Roy M. Harrop	12,977	9.75
	Republican	Write-in	51	0.04

General election

Results

Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1928^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Arthur J. Weaver	308,262	56.98%
	Democratic	Charles W. Bryan	230,640	42.63%
	Socialist	F. Phillip Haffner	2,095	0.39%
	Write-in	Others	1	>0.01%
Total votes			540,998	100.0%
	Republican hold

See also

• 1928 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

References

1. Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election April 10, 1928" (PDF). Retrieved October 7, 2017.
2. Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board General Election November 6, 1928" (PDF). Retrieved October 7, 2017.