1946 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1946 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946, and featured former school superintendent and newspaper publisher Val Peterson, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, state Senator Frank Sorrell.

Candidates

 * Samuel K. Howard, laundry route supervisor
 * Frank Sorrell, member of the Nebraska Legislature

Candidates

 * William R. Brooks, salt company manager
 * William E. Johnson, former Lieutenant Governor
 * Val Peterson, administrative assistant and secretary to Governor Dwight Griswold
 * Andrew E. Swanson, retired farmer and stockman
 * George J. Thomas, candy distributor
 * Arthur B. Walker, physician and candidate for lieutenant governor in 1938
 * Arthur J. Weaver Jr., Lincoln city councilman and son of former Governor Arthur J. Weaver
 * Joseph Wishart, attorney and farmer