1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election

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.

1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 7, 1950

Nominee Luther Youngdahl Harry H. Peterson Party Republican Democratic (DFL) Popular vote 635,800 400,637 Percentage 60.75% 38.28%

County results Youngdahl:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Peterson:      40-50%      50-60%

Governor before election Luther Youngdahl Republican Elected Governor Luther Youngdahl Republican

Results

1950 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	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

• 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