The 1958 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Dwight Burney, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Frank Sorrell.
On September 9, 1960, Nebraska Governor Ralph G. Brooks died while in office. This caused Dwight Burney, who as a result of this election was the lieutenant governor, to become Governor of Nebraska.
Democratic primary
Candidates Earl V. Baker Dr. William W. Jurgensen, radiologist from Omaha, Nebraska Frank Sorrell, Democratic nominee for Governor of Nebraska in 1956, 1948, and 1946 and former member of the Nebraska Legislature from District 2
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Dwight Burney, incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Marvin Griswold, businessman from Lincoln, Nebraska
Results
General election
Results
See also 1958 Nebraska gubernatorial election
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