1930 United States Senate election in Nebraska|
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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
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
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
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).