1868 Nebraska gubernatorial election

1868 Nebraska gubernatorial election
October 13, 1868
 
Nominee David Butler James R. Porter
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 8,567 6,349
Percentage 57.4% 42.6%
County results
Butler:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Porter:      50–60%      60–70%      80–90%      90–100%
Tie:      50%
No Data/Votes:      
Governor before election

David Butler
Republican

 Elected Governor

David Butler
Republican

The 1868 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1868. Incumbent Governor of Nebraska David Butler, the Republican nominee, was seeking reelection. He was opposed by Democratic nominee James Ralston Porter, founder of J.R. Porter & Company.

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