1870 Nebraska gubernatorial election
The 1870 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1870. Two-term incumbent Governor of Nebraska David Butler, the Republican nominee, was seeking a third term as governor. He was opposed by Democratic nominee John H. Croxton, a lawyer from Nebraska City.[1]
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General election
Candidates
- David Butler, Republican candidate, incumbent Governor of Nebraska[1]
- John H. Croxton, Democratic candidate, lawyer and former city attorney of Nebraska City[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Republican | David Butler | 11,126 | 56.27% | ||
| Democratic | John H. Croxton | 8,648 | 43.73% | ||
| Total votes | 19,774 | 100.0% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Aftermath
Shortly after David Butler took office for his third term in 1871, eleven articles of impeachment were filed against him by the Nebraska Legislature. Eventually Butler was removed from office on June 2, 1871, and William H. James took over as acting Governor.[4]
References
- Addison E. Sheldon, ed. (December 1918). The Nebraska Blue Book and Historical Register. Nebraska Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 439. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- "How Are You Honesty? John H. Croxton, Stand Up!". Nebraska Herald. October 6, 1870. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
John H. Croxton was the city attorney and the law partner of S. H. Calhoun, the Mayor [of Nebraska City]
- Harrison Johnson (1880). History of Nebraska. Henry Gibson Herald Printing House. p. 52.
- "Gov. David C. Butler". National Governors Association. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
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