1944 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1944 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944, and featured incumbent Governor Dwight Griswold, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, busboy George W. Olsen, to win a third and final two-year term in office.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• P. J. Heaton, Sidney City Attorney
• George W. Olsen, busboy at Glenn L. Martin Bomber Plant cafeteria and unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor in 1932

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• William R. Brooks
• Dwight Griswold, incumbent Governor

Results

General election

Results

By County

See also

• 1944 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

References