The 1940 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940, and featured incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor William E. Johnson, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee and Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature William H. Diers.
Democratic primary
Candidates William H. Diers, Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature and member of the Nebraska Legislature from District 24 John B. Elliott Jr., former independent candidate for lieutenant governor in 1938 Peter Mehrens Arthur L. Neumann, former president pro tempore of the Nebraska Senate from 1935 to 1936 and member of the Nebraska Senate from 1927 to 1937 from Oakland, Nebraska Nate M. Parsons, former Nebraska Lieutenant Governor for a short term to fill the vacancy from November 8, 1938, to January 5, 1939, after winning the special election in 1938.
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Frank A. High William E. Johnson, incumbent Nebraska Lieutenant Governor John B. Peterson Harry L. Reed, insurance agent and property manager in Lincoln, Nebraska
Results
General election
Results
See also 1940 Nebraska gubernatorial election
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