1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election
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The 1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1950. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Luther Youngdahl defeated Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party challenger Harry H. Peterson.
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County results Youngdahl: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Peterson: 40-50% 50-60% | |||||||||||||||||
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As of 2023[update], this marks the last time the following counties have voted Republican in a gubernatorial election: Carlton, Lake, and St. Louis.[original research?]
Results edit
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Luther Youngdahl (incumbent) | 635,800 | 60.75% | +7.59% | |
Democratic (DFL) | Harry H. Peterson | 400,637 | 38.28% | -6.79% | |
Industrial Government | Vernon Campbell | 10,195 | 0.97% | +0.43% | |
Majority | 235,163 | 22.47% | |||
Turnout | 1,046,632 | ||||
Republican hold | Swing |
See also edit
External links edit
- http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=653
- http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=657