1952 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

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1952 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 1950 November 5, 1952 1954 →
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Nominee Ancher Nelsen
Party Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 730,971 615,186
Percentage 54.3% 45.7%

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County results
Nelson:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Hansen:      50-60%      60-70%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Vacant

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Ancher Nelsen
Republican

The 1952 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1952. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Ancher Nelsen defeated Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party challenger .

Results[]

1952 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ancher Nelsen 730,971 54.30% -4.05%
Democratic (DFL) 615,186 45.70% +5.94%
Majority 115,785 8.60%
Turnout 1,346,157
Republican hold Swing

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