1946 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election
November 5, 1946
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County results Rennebohm: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Nelson: 40–50% 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1946 Wisconsin lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. Republican nominee and incumbent lieutenant governor Oscar Rennebohm defeated Democratic nominee Lewis F. Nelson and Socialist nominee Walter Roach.
General election
On election day, November 5, 1946, incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Oscar Rennebohm won re-election by a margin of 231,316 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Lewis F. Nelson, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Rennebohm was sworn in for his second term on January 6, 1947.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Oscar Rennebohm (incumbent) | 604,054 | 61.04 | |
| Democratic | Lewis F. Nelson | 372,738 | 37.67 | |
| Socialist | Walter Roach | 12,699 | 1.28 | |
| Scattering | 94 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 989,585 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ^ "1946 Lt. Gubernatorial General Election Results - Wisconsin". uselectionatlas.org. May 30, 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-11.