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The1958 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958, and featured incumbentNebraska Lieutenant GovernorDwight W. Burney, aRepublican, defeatingDemocratic nominee Frank Sorrell.[1]
On September 9, 1960, Nebraska GovernorRalph G. Brooks died while in office. This causedDwight W. Burney, who as a result of this election was the lieutenant governor, to becomeGovernor of Nebraska.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Sorrell | 38,966 | 58.91 | |
| Democratic | William W. Jurgensen | 15,004 | 22.68 | |
| Democratic | Earl V. Baker | 12,174 | 18.40 | |
| Scattering | 2 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dwight W. Burney (incumbent) | 53,520 | 50.27 | |
| Republican | Marvin Griswold | 52,945 | 49.73 | |
| Scattering | 8 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dwight W. Burney (incumbent) | 202,295 | 50.56 | |
| Democratic | Frank Sorrell | 197,849 | 49.44 | |
| Scattering | 1 | |||
| Total votes | 400,145 | 100.00 | ||
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