1966 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1966 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1966. Republican Party of Minnesota challenger Harold LeVander defeated Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party incumbent Karl Rolvaag. Sandy Keith unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination.

1966 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 8, 1966

Nominee Harold LeVander Karl Rolvaag Party Republican Democratic (DFL) Popular vote 680,593 607,943 Percentage 52.55% 46.94%

County results LeVander:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Rolvaag:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Karl Rolvaag Democratic (DFL) Elected Governor Harold LeVander Republican

Results

1966 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Harold LeVander	680,593	52.55%	+2.85%
	Democratic (DFL)	Karl Rolvaag (incumbent)	607,943	46.94%	−2.77%
	Industrial Government	Kenneth Sachs	6,522	0.50%	−0.08%
Majority			72,650	5.61%
Turnout			1,295,058
	Republican gain from Democratic (DFL)		Swing

External links

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