1926 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1926 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1926. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Theodore Christianson defeated Farmer–Labor Party challenger Magnus Johnson.

1926 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 2, 1926

Nominee Theodore Christianson Magnus Johnson Alfred Jacques Party Republican Farmer–Labor Democratic Popular vote 395,779 266,845 38,008 Percentage 56.49% 38.09% 5.42%

County result Christianson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Johnson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election Theodore Christianson Republican Elected Governor Theodore Christianson Republican

Results

1926 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Theodore Christianson (incumbent)	395,779	56.49%	+7.78%
	Farmer–Labor	Magnus Johnson	266,845	38.09%	−5.75%
	Democratic	Alfred Jacques	38,008	5.42%	−0.49%
Majority			128,934	18.40%
Turnout			700,632
	Republican hold		Swing

See also

• List of Minnesota gubernatorial elections

External links

• http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=653
• http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=657