1914 Nebraska gubernatorial election explained

The 1914 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914.

Incumbent Democratic Governor John H. Morehead defeated Republican nominee Robert B. Howell with 50.36% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 18, 1914.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• George W. Berge, Fusion candidate for governor in 1904
• Richard Lee Metcalfe, former Military Governor of the Panama Canal Zone^[1]
• John H. Morehead, incumbent Governor

Results

People's Independent primary

Candidates

• George W. Berge, Fusion candidate for governor in 1904
• John H. Morehead, incumbent Governor

Results

Progressive primary

Candidates

• Harry E. Sackett, attorney, former State Senator^[2]

Withdrew

• Arthur Wray, judge^[3]

Results

Prohibition primary

Candidates

• Nathan Wilson, Prohibition candidate for governor in 1912

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• John Ceplecha
• Robert B. Howell, former State Senator^[4]
• Ross L. Hammond, newspaper editor^[5]
• James Harvey Kemp, State Senator^{[6] [7]}
• John Stevens
• John O. Yeiser, member of the State Board of Pardons^{[8] [9]}

Results

Socialist primary

Candidates

• George C. Porter, Socialist candidate for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district in 1908

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• John H. Morehead, Democratic and People's Independent
• Robert B. Howell, Republican

Other candidates

• Harry E. Sackett, Progressive
• Nathan Wilson, Prohibition
• George C. Porter, Socialist

Results

See also

• 1914 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election

Bibliography

• Book: Sheldon . Addison E. . 1915 . The Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register 1915 . State Journal Company . Lincoln . .

Notes and References

1. News: . August 20, 1914 . The Election . The Frontier . O'Neill City, Neb. . 4 . 25 September 2021 .
2. Web site: Harry Evans Sackett (1874-1963) . . The Sackett Family Association . 25 September 2021 .
3. News: . April 28, 1914 . Harry Sackett Is Picked By Moosers . Omaha daily bee . Omaha, Neb. . 1 . 25 September 2021 .
4. Web site: Howell, Robert Beecher, 1864–1933 . . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress . 25 September 2021 .
5. News: . July 30, 1914 . Ross Hammond thinks Outlook Brighter . The Loup City northwestern . Loup City, Neb. . 1 . 25 September 2021 .
6. Web site: Cemeteries and Memorial Sites of Politicians in Nance County . politicalgraveyard.com . 19 August 2021.
7. News: . June 13, 1914 . Senator J. H. Kemp in City for the Day . Omaha daily bee . Omaha, Neb. . 15 . 25 September 2021 .
8. News: . January 15, 1914 . Yeiser makes error in filing his nomination . The Frontier . O'Neill City, Neb. . 6 . 25 September 2021 .
9. News: . July 15, 1914 . Dr. F. A. Sedlacek to Succeed Yeiser on the Pardon Board . Omaha daily bee . Omaha, Neb. . 3 . 25 September 2021 .