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1930 United States Senate election in Nebraska

The 1930 United States Senate election in Nebraska took place on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Republican Senator George W. Norris ran for re-election to a fourth term. He was challenged by former Senator Gilbert Hitchcock, the Democratic nominee, whom he handily defeated.

Republican primary

Candidates

  • George W. Norris, incumbent Senator
  • W. M. Stebbins, Nebraska State Treasurer
  • Aaron C. Read, attorney

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Beatrice Fenton Craig, a retired schoolteacher, initially filed to run in the Republican primary against Norris, but withdrew in favor of W. M. Stebbins. However, after Stebbins lost the primary to Norris, Craig re-entered the race as an independent candidate.

Results

References