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Elections in Nebraska |
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Government |
The 1868 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1868.[a] Incumbent Governor of Nebraska David Butler, the Republican nominee, was seeking reelection. He was opposed by Democratic nominee James Ralston Porter,[b] founder of J.R. Porter & Company.[4]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Republican | David Butler | 8,567 | 57.43% | ||
Democratic | James R. Porter | 6,349 | 42.56% | ||
Scattering | 1 | ||||
Total votes | 14,917 | 100.0% | |||
Republican hold |