The 1920 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920, and featured incumbent Governor Samuel R. McKelvie, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, former Governor John H. Morehead, and progressive-backed independent candidate, York Mayor Arthur G. Wray, to win a second and final two-year term in office.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Ralph A. Clark, Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 1910
- George W. Jackson, Speaker of the state House of Representatives
- John H. Morehead, former Governor
- G. L. Shumway, former Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings
- William J. Taylor, state Senator
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Thomas L. Hall, Commissioner of the state Railway Commission
- George D. Mathewson, state Representative
- Samuel R. McKelvie, incumbent Governor
- Harry J. McLaughlin, state Representative
- Adam McMullen, state Senator and former Mayor of Wymore
- Ernest M. Pollard, former U.S. Representative
Results
General election
Results
See also
- 1920 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
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