1904 Nebraska gubernatorial election explained

The 1904 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1904. Incumbent Republican Governor John H. Mickey won re-election to a second term, defeating Democratic and Populist fusion nominee George W. Berge with 49.67% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• George W. Berge, Populist,^{[1] [2]} Democratic fusion candidate,^{[3] [4]} attorney, Fusion candidate for Nebraska's 1st congressional district in 1900
• John H. Mickey, Republican, incumbent Governor

Other candidates

• Rev. Clarence F. Swander, Prohibition^[5]
• Benjamin H. Vail, Socialist

Results

See also

• 1904 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

Notes and References

1. News: . August 21, 1904 . People and Things of Public Interest . Omaha daily bee . Omaha, Neb. . 16 . 28 September 2021 .
2. News: . August 25, 1904 . Hon. George W. Berge . The independent . Lincoln, Neb. . 1 . 28 September 2021 .
3. News: . August 11, 1904 . Fuse only on state ticket . Morning Oregonian . Portland, Or. . 2 . 28 September 2021 .
4. News: . 14 April 1905 . Populist Tibbles gives up the fight . San Francisco Call . San Francisco . 11 . 28 September 2021 .
5. News: . September 27, 1904 . News of Nebraska . Omaha daily bee . Omaha, Neb. . 3 . 28 September 2021 .