1888 Nebraska gubernatorial election

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.

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