The 1912 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912.
Incumbent Republican Governor Chester Hardy Aldrich was defeated for re-election by Democratic nominee John H. Morehead.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on April 19, 1912.
Democratic primary Candidates Richard Lee Metcalfe, newspaper editor John H. Morehead, President pro tempore of the State Senate
Withdrew Charles W. Pool
Results
People's Independent primary Candidates Richard Lee Metcalfe, newspaper editor John H. Morehead, President pro tempore of the State Senate
Results
Metcalfe withdrew in favour of Morehead.
Prohibition primary Candidates Nathan Wilson
Results
Republican primary Candidates Chester Hardy Aldrich, incumbent Governor Jesse S. Newton, merchant
Results
Socialist primary Candidates Clyde J. Wright, Socialist candidate for Governor in 1910
Results
General election Candidates Major party candidates John H. Morehead, Democratic and People's Independent Chester Hardy Aldrich, Republican and Progressive
Other candidates Nathan Wilson, Prohibition Clyde J. Wright, Socialist
Results
See also 1912 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
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