1960 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1960 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Karl Rolvaag of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger Art Ogle.

1960 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 1958 November 8, 1960 1962 →
 
Nominee Karl Rolvaag Art Ogle
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Popular vote 822,923 671,482
Percentage 55.07% 44.93%

County results
Rolvaag:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Ogle:      50-60%      60-70%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Karl Rolvaag
Democratic (DFL)

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Karl Rolvaag
Democratic (DFL)

Results

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1960 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic (DFL) Karl Rolvaag (incumbent) 822,923 55.07% −3.03
Republican Art Ogle 671,482 44.93% +3.03
Majority 151,441 10.14%
Turnout 1,494,405
Democratic (DFL) hold Swing
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