1948 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1948 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948, and featured incumbent Governor Val Peterson, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former state Senator Frank Sorrell, to win a second two-year term in office.

1948 Nebraska gubernatorial election

November 2, 1948

Nominee Val Peterson Frank Sorrell Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 286,119 190,214 Percentage 60.1% 39.9%

Governor before election Val Peterson Republican Elected Governor Val Peterson Republican

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Frank Sorrell, former member of the Nebraska Legislature

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Frank Sorrell	69,492	99.93
	Democratic	Write-in	51	0.07

Republican primary

Candidates

• Roland Max Anderson
• Lloyd M. Ewing
• Val Peterson, incumbent Governor
• Andrew E. Swanson
• A. B. Walker

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Val Peterson	138,647	81.15
	Republican	Andrew E. Swanson	11,235	6.58
	Republican	Roland Max Anderson	10,244	6.0
	Republican	A. B. Walker	6,761	3.96
	Republican	Lloyd M. Ewing	3,997	2.34

General election

Results

Nebraska gubernatorial election, 1948[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Val Peterson	286,119	60.07%
	Democratic	Frank Sorrell	190,214	39.93%
	Write-in	Others	19	>0.01%
Total votes			476,352	100.0%

References

1. Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election April 13, 1948, General Election November 2, 1948" (PDF). Retrieved September 29, 2017.