Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1954

Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1954
Minnesota
November 2, 1954

 
Nominee Orville Freeman C. Elmer Anderson
Party DFL Republican
Popular vote 607,099 538,865
Percentage 52.73% 46.80%

County Results

Governor before election

C. Elmer Anderson
Republican

Elected Governor

Orville Freeman
DFL

The 1954 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1954. Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party candidate Orville Freeman defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger C. Elmer Anderson.

Results

1954 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±
DFL Orville Freeman 607,099 52.73% +8.71%
Republican C. Elmer Anderson 538,865 46.80% -8.53%
Industrial Government Ross Schelin 5,453 0.47% +0.19%
Majority 68,234 5.93%
Turnout 1,151,417
DFL gain from Republican Swing

See also


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