1928 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1928 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor William I. Nolan of the Republican Party of Minnesota defeated Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party challenger Thomas J. Meighen and Minnesota Democratic Party candidate Fred Pfaender.

Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1928

November 6, 1928
 
Nominee William I. Nolan Thomas J. Meighen Fred Pfaender
Party Republican Farmer–Labor Democratic–Farmer–Labor
Popular vote 526,413 235,133 180,449
Percentage 55.88% 24.96% 19.16%

Lieutenant Governor before election

William I. Nolan
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

William I. Nolan
Republican

Results

1928 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican William I. Nolan (incumbent) 526,413 55.88% -0.48%
Farmer–Labor Thomas J. Meighen 235,133 24.96% -10.66%
Democratic–Farmer–Labor Fred Pfaender 180,449 19.16% +11.14%
Majority 291,280 30.92%
Turnout 941,995
Republican hold Swing


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