1894 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1894 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1894, and featured Republican nominee Robert E. Moore defeating Populist and Democratic fusion nominee James N. Gaffin as well as Straight Democratic (anti-Populist) nominee Rodney E. Dunphy and Prohibition Party nominee Belle G. Bigelow.[1]

1894 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 1892 November 6, 1894 1896 →
 
Nominee Robert E. Moore James N. Gaffin Rodney E. Dunphy
Party Republican Populist Democratic
Alliance Democratic
Popular vote 97,298 85,393 13,785
Percentage 48.3% 42.3% 6.8%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Thomas J. Majors
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Robert E. Moore
Republican

Incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Thomas J. Majors did not run for reelection as lieutenant governor since he decided to seek the office of governor of Nebraska. Although Silas A. Holcomb, the Populist and Democratic fusion nominee, won the gubernatorial election over Majors, the Republicans continued to hold the office of lieutenant governor with the victory of Robert E. Moore over James N. Gaffin.

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1894[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Robert E. Moore 97,298 48.25
Populist James N. Gaffin 85,393 42.34
Democratic Rodney E. Dunphy 13,785 6.84
Prohibition Belle G. Bigelow 5,188 2.57
Total votes 201,664 100.00
Republican hold

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b State of Nebraska (1899). 1899-1900 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF). State Journal Co. pp. 222–223. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "Lieutenant Governor: Belle G. Bigelow". The New Republic. October 27, 1894. p. 2. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  3. ^ "Chairman's Column". The New Republic. August 4, 1894. p. 5. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  4. ^ "Euclid Martin's Straights". Omaha Bee. November 1, 1894. p. 1. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  5. ^ "State Platform". The Seward Independent. September 29, 1894. p. 2. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  6. ^ "The Bolters' Ticket". Sheridan County Star. October 12, 1894. p. 6. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  7. ^ a b c State of Nebraska, 2020-21 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), p. 317-178, retrieved June 11, 2023
  8. ^ "Populist Ticket". Omaha World-Herald. August 25, 1894. p. 4. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  9. ^ "Our Candidates: Some Brief Biographical Sketches". Exeter Enterprise. September 29, 1894. p. 2. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  10. ^ "Judge Holcomb for Governor: James N. Gaffin Given Second Place on the Ticket". The Shelton Clipper. August 31, 1894. p. 1. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  11. ^ "He Wants Gaffin For Governor". Wealth Makers of the World. April 12, 1894. p. 1. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  12. ^ "Past Mayors". City of Lincoln, Nebraska.
  13. ^ "R. E. Moore the Nominee". Lincoln Weekly Call. August 24, 1894. p. 1. Retrieved June 16, 2023.