1952 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

1952 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 5, 1952

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

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 Arthur Hansen.

Results

1952 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Ancher Nelsen	730,971	54.30%	−4.05%
	Democratic (DFL)	Arthur Hansen	615,186	45.70%	+5.94%
Majority			115,785	8.60%
Turnout			1,346,157
	Republican hold		Swing

External links

• Election Returns