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The 1922 United States Senate election in Nebraska took place on November 7, 1922. Incumbent Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock ran for re-election to a third term. He was challenged in the general election by Republican Robert B. Howell, the Chairman of the Metropolitan Utilities District. Despite nationwide Democratic gains in the Senate, Hitchcock was defeated by Howell in a landslide.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Robert B. Howell, Chair of the Metropolitan Utilities District
- Albert W. Jefferis, U.S. Representative from Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
- Clarence A. Davis, "Attorney General of Nebraska[1]
- C. H. Gustafson, President of the United States Grain Growers[1]
- Frank John, [1]
- John O. Yeiser, former State Representative[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert B. Howell | 40,254 | 34.02% | |
| Republican | Albert W. Jefferis | 25,925 | 21.91% | |
| Republican | Clarence A. Davis | 25,534 | 21.58% | |
| Republican | C. H. Gustafson | 18,516 | 15.65% | |
| Republican | Frank John | 4,622 | 3.91% | |
| Republican | John O. Yeiser | 3,450 | 2.92% | |
| Republican | Write-ins | 27 | 0.02% | |
| Total votes | 118,428 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Gilbert M. Hitchcock, incumbent U.S. Senator
- J. O. Shreyer, former Director of the Nebraska Farmers' Union[1]
- Anthony T. Monahan, member of the Nebraska Live Stock Commission[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gilbert M. Hitchcock (inc.) | 46,752 | 63.18% | |
| Democratic | J. O. Shreyer | 17,045 | 23.03% | |
| Democratic | Anthony T. Monahan | 10,134 | 13.69% | |
| Democratic | Write-ins | 68 | 0.09% | |
| Total votes | 74,000 | 100.00% | ||
Progressive primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive | Arthur G. Wray | 5,823 | 72.25% | |
| Progressive | Anson H. Bigelow | 2,215 | 27.48% | |
| Progressive | Scattering | 21 | 0.26% | |
| Total votes | 8,059 | 100.00% | ||
After winning the primary, Wray withdrew from the race and endorsed Howell, declaring, "It would be morally wrong for me, or any other man, to divide the progressive vote and contribute in the least degree to the re-election of the reactionary, Hitchcock."[3]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert B. Howell | 220,350 | 56.84% | +10.95% | |
| Democratic | Gilbert M. Hitchcock (inc.) | 148,265 | 38.24% | −11.73% | |
| Prohibition | James L. Beebe | 19,076 | 4.92% | +3.37% | |
| Write-in | 2 | 0.00% | — | ||
| Majority | 72,085 | 18.59% | +14.50% | ||
| Total votes | 387,693 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | |||||
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Who's Who in the State Primaries". Omaha Daily News. July 14, 1922. p. 1, 9. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c Amsberry, Darius M. (1922). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board: State Primary Election Held July 18, 1922 (PDF).
- ^ "Wray Withdraws From Race for U. S. Senator". Omaha World-Herald. September 26, 1922. p. 11. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ Pool, Charles W. (1922). Tabulated Report of the General Election held Nov. 7, 1922 (PDF).
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