1902 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1902
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  1900 November 4, 1902 1904  
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Nominee Ray W. Jones Robert A. Smith
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote151,66091,655
Percentage57.41%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

1902 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Ray W. Jones 151,660 57.41% +2.07%
Democratic Robert A. Smith91,65534.70%−6.57%
Prohibition Hans H. Aaker7,9723.02%+0.29%
Populist John B. Hompe7,7362.93%+2.27%
Socialist Michael A. Brattland5,1431.95%+1.95%
Majority60,00522.71%
Turnout 264,166
Republican hold Swing