1966 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election
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County results Goetz: 50-60% 60-70% Short: 50-60% 60-70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1966 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1966. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate James B. Goetz defeated Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party challenger Robert E. Short.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | James B. Goetz | 647,320 | 51.07% | +1.26 | |
Democratic (DFL) | Robert E. Short | 620,293 | 48.93% | −1.26 | |
Majority | 27,027 | 2.14% | |||
Turnout | 1,267,613 | ||||
Republican gain from Democratic (DFL) | Swing |
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