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1926 Minnesota gubernatorial election

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Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1926

← 1924 November 2, 1926 1928 →
 
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 Results

Governor before election

Theodore Christianson
Republican

Elected Governor

Theodore Christianson
Republican

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.

Results

1926 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Theodore Christianson 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