Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Nebraska
1954 Nebraska gubernatorial election
← 1952
November 2, 1954
1956 →
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Victor E. Anderson
William Ritchie
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250,080
164,753
Percentage
60.3%
39.7%
County results
Anderson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Ritchie: 50–60%
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Robert B. Crosby
Republican
Elected Governor
Victor E. Anderson
Republican
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The 1954 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954, and featured Mayor of Lincoln Victor E. Anderson, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, attorney William Ritchie.
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