Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1952

Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1952

November 5, 1952

 
Nominee Ancher Nelsen Arthur Hansen
Party Republican DFL
Popular vote 730,971 615,186
Percentage 54.3% 45.7%

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 Arthur Hansen.

Results

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


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