1904 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1904 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1904, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Edmund G. McGilton, a Republican, defeating Adelbert Townsend, the Populist and Democratic fusion nominee, as well as Prohibition nominee Isaiah Lightner and Socialist nominee Thomas Carroll.[1]

1904 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 1902 November 8, 1904 1906 →
 
Nominee Edmund G. McGilton Adelbert Townsend
Party Republican Populist
Alliance Democratic
Popular vote 120,514 90,673
Percentage 54.0% 40.6%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Edmund G. McGilton
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Edmund G. McGilton
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1904[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Edmund G. McGilton (incumbent) 120,514 53.95
Populist Adelbert Townsend 90,673 40.59
Prohibition Isaiah Lightner 6,159 2.76
Socialist Thomas Carroll 6,029 2.70
Scattering 2
Total votes 223,377 100.00
Republican hold

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b John Wall; C. H. Barnard (1905). House Journal of the Legislature of the State of Nebraska: Twenty-Ninth Regular Session. York Times Print. pp. 66–69. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "State Convention of Socialists Is Held". Omaha World-Herald. July 5, 1904. p. 2. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "Official Canvass of the Vote of Douglas County". Omaha World-Herald. November 19, 1904. p. 7. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "The Monroe Telephone Company". Newman Grove Reporter. June 30, 1904. p. 8. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "Prohibition County Convention". Columbus Journal. August 3, 1904. p. 8. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  6. ^ "John H. Mickey Heads Ticket". Hartington Herald. June 27, 1902. p. 2. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  7. ^ "Republican Victory". Wakefield Republican. November 11, 1904. p. 1. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  8. ^ "Democratic Ticket". Fremont Tri-Weekly Herald. August 20, 1904. p. 2. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  9. ^ "A Good Man". Omaha World-Herald. September 10, 1904. p. 4. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  10. ^ "City and County". Cook Weekly Courier. August 12, 1904. p. 5. Retrieved June 19, 2023.