Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Nebraska
1944 Nebraska gubernatorial election
County resultsGriswold:
60-70% 70-80% 80-90%
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 [ edit ]
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Republican primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
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General election [ edit ]
Results [ edit ]
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References [ edit ]
^ "G. W. Olsen makes his platform public Plattsmouth" . Nebraska State Journal . April 29, 1944. Retrieved September 29, 2017 .
^ Rische, Thomas (April 2, 1986). "What's in a Name? Favoritism, Prejudice" . New York Times . Retrieved September 29, 2017 .
^ a b c Frank Marsh (Sr.). "Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board Primary Election April 11, 1944, General Election November 7, 1944" (PDF) . Retrieved September 29, 2017 .