1922 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1922 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1922. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate J. A. O. Preus defeated Farmer–Labor Party challenger Magnus Johnson.

1922 Minnesota gubernatorial election
November 7, 1922
 
Nominee J. A. O. Preus Magnus Johnson Edward Indrehus
Party Republican Farmer–Labor Democratic
Popular vote 309,756 295,479 79,903
Percentage 45.21% 43.13% 11.66%
County Results


Preus:      30–40%      40–50%      50-60%      60-70%
Johnson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%
Indrehus:

     30-40%
Governor before election

J. A. O. Preus
Republican

 Elected Governor

J. A. O. Preus
Republican

Elections in Minnesota

Results
1922 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican J. A. O. Preus 309,756 45.21% -7.85%
Farmer–Labor Magnus Johnson 295,479 43.13% n/a
Democratic Edward Indrehus 79,903 11.66% +1.29%
Majority 14,277 2.08%
Turnout 685,138
Republican hold Swing

See also


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