1870 Nebraska gubernatorial election

1870 Nebraska gubernatorial election

October 11, 1870
 
Nominee David Butler John H. Croxton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 11,126 8,648
Percentage 56.3% 43.7%

County results
Butler:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%
Croxton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
No Data/Votes:      

Governor before election

David Butler
Republican

Elected Governor

David Butler
Republican

The 1870 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on October 11, 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.