The 1888 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888, and featured incumbent Governor John Milton Thayer, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee John A. McShane, Prohibition nominee George E. Bigelow, and the Union Labor nominee, former impeached Nebraska Governor David Butler, to win a second two-year term in office.
General election Candidates George E. Bigelow, Prohibition candidate, husband of Belle G. Bigelow David Butler, Union Labor candidate, first Governor of Nebraska from 1867 until he was impeached in 1871 John A. McShane, Democratic candidate, member of the United States House of Representatives from Nebraska's 1st congressional district John Milton Thayer, Republican candidate, incumbent Governor of Nebraska
Results
See also 1888 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election
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