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1946 Nebraska gubernatorial election
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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[1]
- Frank Sorrell, member of the Nebraska Legislature[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Sorrell | 34,636 | 68.88 | |
| Democratic | Samuel K. Howard | 15,652 | 31.12 | |
Republican primary
Candidates
- William R. Brooks, salt company manager[4]
- William E. Johnson, former Lieutenant Governor
- Val Peterson, administrative assistant and secretary to Governor Dwight Griswold
- Andrew E. Swanson, retired farmer and stockman[5]
- George J. Thomas, candy distributor[6]
- Arthur B. Walker, physician[7] and candidate for lieutenant governor in 1938
- Arthur J. Weaver Jr., Lincoln city councilman and son of former Governor Arthur J. Weaver[8]
- Joseph Wishart, attorney and farmer[9]