Claim: During the 1918 Nebraska gubernatorial election, Samuel R. McKelvie (Republican) had a 54.41% vote defeating that then-incumbent Democratic Governor, Keith Neville, who only had a 44.06% vote.
Evidence: Republican Samuel R. McKelvie 54.41% Democratic Keith Neville 44.06% The 1918 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918, and featured former Lieutenant Governor Samuel R. McKelvie, a Republican, defeating incumbent Democratic Governor, Keith Neville.