The 1958 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Dwight W. Burney, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee Frank Sorrell.
On September 9, 1960, Nebraska Governor Ralph G. Brooks died while in office. This caused Dwight W. 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 W. Burney, incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor
- Marvin Griswold, businessman from Lincoln, Nebraska
Results
General election
Results
See also
- 1958 Nebraska gubernatorial election
References
