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1888 Nebraska gubernatorial election
The 1888 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888, and featured incumbent Governor John Milton Thayer, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee John A. McShane, Prohibition nominee George E. Bigelow, and the Union Labor nominee, former impeached Nebraska Governor David Butler, to win a second two-year term in office.
- George E. Bigelow, Prohibition candidate, husband of Belle G. Bigelow
- David Butler, Union Labor candidate, first Governor of Nebraska from 1867 until he was impeached in 1871
- John A. McShane, Democratic candidate, member of the United States House of Representatives from Nebraska's 1st congressional district
- John Milton Thayer, Republican candidate, incumbent Governor of Nebraska
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 103,983 | 51.26% | |
| Democratic | 85,420 | 42.11% | |
| Prohibition | 9,511 | 4.69% | |
| Labor | 3,941 | 1.94% | |
| 202,855 | 100.0% | ||
- 1888 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
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