1930 United States Senate election in Nebraska
November 4, 1930
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County results Norris: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Hitchcock: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1930 United States Senate election in Nebraska took place on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Republican Senator George W. Norris ran for re-election to a fourth term. He was challenge by former Senator Gilbert Hitchcock, the Democratic nominee, whom he handily defeated.
Republican primary
Candidates
- George W. Norris, incumbent Senator
- W. M. Stebbins, Nebraska State Treasurer[1]
- Aaron C. Read, attorney[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George W. Norris (inc.) | 108,471 | 57.26% | |
| Republican | W. M. Stebbins | 74,486 | 39.32% | |
| Republican | Aaron C. Read | 6,458 | 3.41% | |
| Republican | Scattering | 5 | 0.00% | |
| Total votes | 189,420 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Gilbert Hitchcock, former U.S. Senator
- Jennie Mather Callfas, physician[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gilbert Hitchcock | 60,346 | 78.51% | |
| Democratic | Jennie Mather Callras | 16,417 | 21.36% | |
| Democratic | Scattering | 105 | 0.14% | |
| Total votes | 147,486 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Candidates
- George W. Norris, incumbent Senator (Republican)
- Gilbert Hitchcock, former U.S. Senator (Democratic)
- Beatrice Fenton Craig (Independent)
Beatrice Fenton Craig, a retired schoolteacher, initially filed to run in the Republican primary against Norris,[5] but withdrew in favor of W. M. Stebbins.[6] However, after Stebbins lost the primary to Norris, Craig re-entered the race as an independent candidate.[7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George W. Norris (inc.) | 247,118 | 56.84% | −5.72% | |
| Democratic | Gilbert Hitchcock | 172,795 | 39.74% | +2.30% | |
| Independent | Beatrice Fenton Craig | 14,884 | 3.42% | — | |
| Write-in | 7 | 0.00% | — | ||
| Majority | 74,323 | 17.10% | −8.02% | ||
| Total votes | 434,804 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
References
- ^ "Norris Files on G.O.P. Ticket as Candidate". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. January 4, 1930. p. 1, 6. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ "Wants Norris' Post". Grand Island Independent. Grand Island, Nebraska. February 8, 1930. p. 2. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Marsh, Frank (1930). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board: Primary Election Held August 12, 1930 (PDF).
- ^ "Defeat of Dr. Callfas Predicted". Omaha Bee. Omaha, Nebraska. June 15, 1930. p. 3. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ "A Teacher Opposes Norris". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. June 10, 1930. p. 2. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ "Mrs. Craig Is Out Of The Senate Race". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. July 17, 1930. p. 12. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ "Mrs. Craig To Fight Norris". North Platte Daily Telegraph. North Platte, Nebraska. August 13, 1930. p. 1. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
- ^ Swanson, Harry R. (1930). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board: General Election Held November 4th, 1930 (PDF).