1916 United States Senate election in Nebraska
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The 1916 United States Senate election in Nebraska took place on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Senator Gilbert Hitchcock, a Democrat, sought re-election in his first popular election. He won the Democratic primary and the cross-endorsement of the People's Independent party and faced former Congressman John L. Kennedy in the general election. Hitchcock won re-election as Democratic President Woodrow Wilson handily won the state in the presidential election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Gilbert Hitchcock, incumbent Senator
- Ignatius J. Dunn, former Omaha City Attorney[1]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gilbert M. Hitchcock (inc.) | 50,852 | 66.09% | |
| Democratic | Ignatius J. Dunn | 26,090 | 33.91% | |
| Democratic | Write-ins | 7 | 0.01% | |
| Total votes | 76,949 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- John L. Kennedy, former U.S. Representative from Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
- Chester Hardy Aldrich, former Governor of Nebraska
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John L. Kennedy | 47,445 | 53.60% | |
| Republican | Chester H. Aldrich | 41,077 | 46.40% | |
| Total votes | 88,522 | 100.00% | ||
Progressive primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Walter O. Henry
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive | Walter O. Henry | 242 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 242 | 100.00% | ||
On July 21, 1916, the Progressive Party withdrew its nominations and endorsed the slate of Republican candidates.[3]
Socialist primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- E. E. Olmstead
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socialist | E. E. Olmstead | 124 | 99.20% | |
| Socialist | Write-ins | 1 | 0.80% | |
| Total votes | 125 | 100.00% | ||
Prohibition primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- D. B. Gilbert
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibition | D. B. Gilbert | 15 | 71.43% | |
| Prohibition | Write-ins | 6 | 28.57% | |
| Total votes | 21 | 100.00% | ||
People's Independent primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Gilbert Hitchcock, incumbent Senator
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populist | Gilbert M. Hitchcock (inc.) | 160 | 87.91% | |
| Populist | Write-ins | 22 | 12.09% | |
| Total votes | 182 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gilbert M. Hitchcock (inc.) | 143,082 | 49.98% | |
| Republican | John L. Kennedy | 131,359 | 45.88% | |
| Socialist | E. E. Olmstead | 7,425 | 2.59% | |
| Prohibition | D. G. Gilbert | 4,429 | 1.55% | |
| Total votes | 286,295 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Dunn Opposes Hitchcock". Lincoln State Journal. February 27, 1916. p. 9-A. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Pool, Charles W. (1916). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board: Presidential Preference Primary Election Held April 18th, 1916 (PDF).
- ^ "Moose Endorsements Are Filed By Corrick". Norfolk Daily News. July 21, 1916. p. 1. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ Pool, Charles W. (1916). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board: General Election Held November 7th, 1916 (PDF).