1962 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1962 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Dwight W. Burney, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Rudolph D. Anderson.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Rudolph D. Anderson
- Robert A. Dixon
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rudolph D. Anderson | 45,120 | 51.40 | |
| Democratic | Robert A. Dixon | 42,628 | 48.56 | |
| Scattering | 35 | |||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Lester H. Anderson, former member of the Nebraska Legislature from District 34[2]
- Dwight W. Burney, incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dwight W. Burney (incumbent) | 110,316 | 73.73 | |
| Republican | Lester H. Anderson | 39,302 | 26.27 | |
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dwight W. Burney (incumbent) | 271,978 | 60.58 | |
| Democratic | Rudolph D. Anderson | 176,990 | 39.42 | |
| Scattering | 10 | |||
| Total votes | 448,978 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Official Report of the State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election, May 15, 1962 & General Election, November 6, 1962" (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State.
- ^ State of Nebraska, 2020-2021 Nebraska Blue Book (PDF), p. 379