1946 Nebraska gubernatorial election

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
• Frank Sorrell, member of the Nebraska Legislature

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• William R. Brooks, salt company manager
• William E. Johnson, former Lieutenant Governor
• Val Peterson, administrative assistant and secretary to Governor Dwight Griswold
• Andrew E. Swanson, retired farmer and stockman
• George J. Thomas, candy distributor
• Arthur B. Walker, physician and candidate for lieutenant governor in 1938
• Arthur J. Weaver Jr., Lincoln city councilman and son of former Governor Arthur J. Weaver
• Joseph Wishart, attorney and farmer

Results

General election

Results

By County

See also

• 1946 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

References