1930 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1930 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930, and featured former Governor Charles W. Bryan, a Democrat, defeating incumbent Republican Governor, Arthur J. Weaver, to win a second two-year, non-consecutive term in office.

1930 Nebraska gubernatorial election

November 4, 1930

Nominee Charles W. Bryan Arthur J. Weaver Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 222,161 215,615 Percentage 50.7% 49.3%

Governor before election Arthur J. Weaver Republican Elected Governor Charles W. Bryan Democratic

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Charles W. Bryan, former Governor
• Anton H. Jensen

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Charles W. Bryan	69,398	82.78
	Democratic	Anton H. Jensen	14,428	17.21
	Democratic	Write-in	5	0.01

Republican primary

Candidates

• Harry O. Palmer, attorney[2]
• Arthur J. Weaver, incumbent Governor

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Arthur J. Weaver	139,074	75.68
	Republican	Harry O. Palmer	44,647	24.29
	Republican	Write-in	55	0.03

General election

Results

Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1930[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Charles W. Bryan	222,161	50.75%
	Republican	Arthur J. Weaver	215,615	49.25%
	Write-in	Others	3	>0.01%
Total votes			437,779	100.0%

References

1. Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election August 12, 1930" (PDF). Retrieved October 6, 2017.
2. "Nebraska State Historical Society Collection Record; Palmer, Arthur L., 1888-1974 and Palmer, Harry O., 1886-1951" (PDF). Retrieved October 6, 2017.
3. Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board General Election November 4, 1930" (PDF). Retrieved October 6, 2017.