Walter H. Jurgensen(removed June 26, 1938) Democratic William E. Johnson Republican The 1938 Nebraska lieutenant gubernatorial elections were both held on November 8, 1938.

[9] Elliott was a farmer and farm implement dealer from Alvo, Nebraska, who portrayed himself as a political outsider and nonpolitical candidate.

[12] Jurgensen contested the conviction and sought to be renominated for a fourth term as lieutenant governor, but he was declared ineligible to participate in the primary.

[21] When asked about Jurgensen's removal from office, Cochran said that he didn't think it was necessary to appoint a lieutenant governor at that time because "There is no necessity for haste.

[22][1] Nate M. Parsons, a pharmacist from Lincoln, Nebraska, who had been active in Democratic party politics in the past, ran unopposed since he was the only person to file before the deadline.

However, at the Republican state convention, which took place after the primaries, Jack S. Kroh was nominated to run for the vacant term of lieutenant governor.

[30] After winning the special election for lieutenant governor to fill the vacancy, Nate M. Parsons took office immediately after he had qualified.