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1902 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1902

← 1900 November 4, 1902 1904 →
 
Nominee Ray W. Jones Robert A. Smith
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 151,660 91,655
Percentage 57.41% 34.70%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Lyndon A. Smith
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Ray W. Jones
Republican

The 1902 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1902. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Ray W. Jones of the Republican Party of Minnesota defeated Minnesota Democratic Party challenger Robert A. Smith.

Results

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1902 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ray W. Jones 151,660 57.41% +2.07%
Democratic Robert A. Smith 91,655 34.70% −6.57%
Prohibition Hans H. Aaker 7,972 3.02% +0.29%
Populist John B. Hompe 7,736 2.93% +2.27%
Socialist Michael A. Brattland 5,143 1.95% +1.95%
Majority 60,005 22.71%
Turnout 264,166
Republican hold Swing
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