1882 Nebraska Gubernatorial Election

Nebraska · 3 candidates · See every 1882 Governor race

Who won the 1882 Nebraska Gubernatorial Election?

James W. Dawes won the 1882 Nebraska Gubernatorial Election. James W. Dawes received 43,495 popular votes (48.8%). The main challenger was J Sterling Morton (32.1%).

See the full head-to-head between Dawes and Morton

Dawes +16.7 pts · won by 14,933 votes

James W. Dawes RepublicanWINNER48.8%

43,495 votes

J Sterling Morton Democratic32.1%

28,562 votes

Edward P. IngersollGreen19.1%

16,991 votes

Popular-vote totals for governor elections are compiled from official state results (via Wikipedia); Louisiana shows the decisive round of its jungle primary.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.