1918 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1918
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  1916 November 5, 1918 1920  
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Nominee Thomas Frankson Charles H. Helweg George D. Haggard
Party Republican Democratic National
Popular vote198,87897,35044,336
Percentage58.4%28.58%13.02%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Thomas Frankson
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Thomas Frankson
Republican

The 1918 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1918. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Thomas Frankson of the Republican Party of Minnesota defeated Minnesota Democratic Party challenger Charles H. Helweg and National Party candidate George D. Haggard.

Results

1918 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Thomas Frankson (incumbent) 198,878 58.40% +1.65%
Democratic Charles H. Helweg 97,35028.58%+1.08%
National George D. Haggard 44,33613.02%n/a
Majority101,52829.82%
Turnout 340,564
Republican hold Swing