1920 Minnesota gubernatorial election

Last updated

1920 Minnesota gubernatorial election
Flag of Minnesota (1893-1957).svg
  1918 November 2, 1920 1922  
  Jacob Aall Ottesen Preus I circa 1920.jpg H. Shipstead LCCN2014715430.jpg Laurence C Hodgson 1919.jpg
Nominee J. A. O. Preus Henrik Shipstead Laurence C. Hodgson
Party Republican Independent Democratic
Popular vote415,805281,40281,293
Percentage53.06%35.91%10.37%

1920 Minnesota gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Preus:     30-40%     40-50%     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%
Tie:     Preus/Shipstead 30-40%
Shipstead:     40-50%     50-60%     60-70%

Governor before election

J. A. A. Burnquist
Republican

Elected Governor

J. A. O. Preus
Republican

The 1920 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1920. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate J. A. O. Preus defeated Independent challenger's Henrik Shipstead and the Mayor of St. Paul, Laurence C. Hodgson. Shipstead narrowly lost to Preus in the Republican primary of that year [1] and challenged him in the general, beating the Democratic nominee but coming far short of winning the general.

Contents

Shipstead would soon join the Farmer–Labor Party, which did not officially participate in this election, and would become the first party member to win statewide under that banner as Senator in 1922. The Farmer–Laborites would also become the main opposition party to the Democrats, displacing them until their political union in the 1940s.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominated

Eliminated in primary

Declined

  • C. W. Stanton, district judge [8]

Results

Results by county:
Hodgson
10-20%
20-30%
30-40%
40-50%
50-60%
60-70%
70-80%
90-100%
Hodgson and Thorson tied at 20% apiece in Roseau County
Hargadine
30-40%
Quane
30-40%
40-50%
50-60%
60-70%
Thorson
20-30%
30-40%
40-50%
80-90%
Jaques
30-40%
Andrist
30-40%
50-60%
Indrehus
20-30%
30-40%
40-50%
70-80% MNGubernatorialDemocraticPrimary1920.svg
Results by county:
Hodgson
  •      10-20%
  •      20-30%
  •      30-40%
  •      40-50%
  •      50-60%
  •      60-70%
  •      70-80%
  •      90-100%
  • Hodgson and Thorson tied at 20% apiece in Roseau County
Hargadine
  •      30-40%
Quane
  •      30-40%
  •      40-50%
  •      50-60%
  •      60-70%
Thorson
  •      20-30%
  •      30-40%
  •      40-50%
  •      80-90%
Jaques
  •      30-40%
Andrist
  •      30-40%
  •      50-60%
Indrehus
  •      20-30%
  •      30-40%
  •      40-50%
  •      70-80%
Minnesota Democratic gubernatorial primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Laurence C. Hodgson 11,114 40.17%
Democratic Robert W. Hargadine3,67913.30%
Democratic Oliver J. Quane3,44312.44%
Democratic Julius Thorson3,23211.68%
Democratic Alfred Jaques2,1797.88%
Democratic Charles M. Andrist2,0387.37%
Democratic Edward Indrehus1,9827.16%
Total votes38,480 100%

[9]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominated

Eliminated in primary

Withdrawn

Declined

Results

Results by county:
Preus
40-50%
50-60%
60-70%
Shipstead
30-40%
40-50%
50-60%
60-70%
70-80% MNGubernatorialRepublicanPrimary1920.svg
Results by county:
Preus
  •      40-50%
  •      50-60%
  •      60-70%
Shipstead
  •      30-40%
  •      40-50%
  •      50-60%
  •      60-70%
  •      70-80%
Republican Party of Minnesota primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican J. A. O. Preus 133,832 43.55%
Republican Henrik Shipstead 125,86140.96%
Republican Thomas Frankson 27,4218.92%
Republican Franklin F. Ellsworth 7,7542.52%
Republican Samuel G. Iverson 7,3832.40%
Republican Thomas Keefe5,0601.65%
Total votes195,202 100%

Results

1920 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota [23]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican J. A. O. Preus 415,805 53.06% +10.33%
Independent Henrik Shipstead 281,40235.91%n/a
Democratic Laurence C. Hodgson 81,29310.37%-9.33%
Socialist Peter J. Sampson5,1240.65%-1.35%
Majority134,40317.15%
Turnout 783,624
Republican hold Swing

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1978 United States Senate elections</span>

The 1978 United States Senate elections were held on November 7, in the middle of Democratic President Jimmy Carter's term. The 33 seats of Class 2 were contested in regular elections. Special elections were also held to fill vacancies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marty Seifert</span> American politician

Martin John "Marty" Seifert is a former Republican Minority Leader and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. He represented District 21A, a predominantly rural district in southwestern Minnesota that includes portions of Lyon, Redwood and Yellow Medicine counties, and the cities of Marshall and Redwood Falls. In 2010 and 2014, he unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for Governor of Minnesota.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Minnesota gubernatorial election</span> Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Minnesota

The 2010 Minnesota gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 to elect the 40th Governor of the U.S. state of Minnesota for a four-year term to begin in January 2011. The general election was contested by the major party candidates State Representative Tom Emmer (R–Delano), former U.S. Senator Mark Dayton (DFL), and Independence Party candidate Tom Horner. After a very close race, Dayton was elected governor. Emmer would be elected to the United States House of Representatives four years later.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1916 Minnesota gubernatorial election</span> Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Minnesota

The 1916 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1916. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate J. A. A. Burnquist defeated Democratic Party of Minnesota challenger Thomas P. Dwyer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1914 Minnesota gubernatorial election</span> Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Minnesota

The 1914 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 1914. Democratic Party of Minnesota candidate Winfield Scott Hammond defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger William E. Lee.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1912 Minnesota gubernatorial election</span> Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Minnesota

The 1912 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1912. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Adolph Olson Eberhart defeated Democratic Party of Minnesota challenger Peter M. Ringdal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1934 United States Senate election in Minnesota</span> Election

The 1934 United States Senate election in Minnesota took place on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Farmer–Labor U.S. Senator Henrik Shipstead defeated former State Senator Nathaniel J. Holmberg of the Republican Party of Minnesota and U.S. Representative Einar Hoidale of the Minnesota Democratic Party to win a third term.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota</span>

The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Minnesota, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on August 9.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Minnesota gubernatorial election</span> Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Minnesota

The 2018 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 6, to elect the 41st Governor of Minnesota as incumbent Democratic governor Mark Dayton chose not to run for re-election for a third term. The Democratic nominee was congressman Tim Walz from Minnesota's 1st congressional district while the Republicans nominated Hennepin County commissioner Jeff Johnson. The Independence Party of Minnesota didn't field a candidate for the first time since 1994. Going into the election the polls showed Walz ahead and the race was characterized as lean or likely DFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 United States Senate election in Minnesota</span> Election of Minnesotas Class 1 senator in the United States Senate

The 2018 United States Senate election in Minnesota took place on November 6, 2018, to elect a United States Senator from Minnesota. Incumbent Democratic–Farmer–Labor U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar was reelected in a landslide, defeating Republican state House of Representatives member Jim Newberger. This election was held alongside a special election for Minnesota's other Senate seat, which was held by Al Franken until he resigned in January 2018. U.S. House elections, a gubernatorial election, State House elections, and other elections were also held.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota</span>

The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota were held on November 6, 2018, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Minnesota, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections coincided with an open gubernatorial election, a U.S. Senate election, a special U.S. Senate election, State House elections, and other elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1922 United States Senate election in Minnesota</span> Election

The 1922 United States Senate election in Minnesota took place on November 7, 1922. Farmer–Labor challenger Henrik Shipstead defeated incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Frank B. Kellogg and Democratic challenger Anna Dickie Olesen.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1923 United States Senate special election in Minnesota</span> Election

The 1923 United States Senate special election in Minnesota took place on July 16, 1923. The election was held to fill, for the remainder of the unexpired term, the seat in the United States Senate left vacant by Republican U.S. Senator Knute Nelson, who died in office on April 28, 1923. State Senator Magnus Johnson of the Farmer–Labor Party of Minnesota defeated Governor J. A. O. Preus of the Republican Party of Minnesota, and State Senator James A. Carley of the Minnesota Democratic Party, which, together with Henrik Shipstead's victory in 1922, brought both of Minnesota's seats in the United States Senate into the hands of the Farmer–Labor Party for the first time in history.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1928 United States Senate election in Minnesota</span> Election

The 1928 United States Senate election in Minnesota took place on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Farmer–Labor U.S. Senator Henrik Shipstead defeated his Republican challenger, former St. Paul mayor Arthur E. Nelson, to win a second term.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1977 Minnesota's 7th congressional district special election</span>

The 1977 United States House of Representatives special election in Minnesota's 7th congressional district was held on February 22, 1977 to select the successor to Bob Bergland (DFL) who resigned to accept appointment as Secretary of Agriculture under the Carter Administration. Independent-Republican candidate Arlan Stangeland defeated the DFL favorite, Mike Sullivan, in an upset landslide.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Minnesota gubernatorial election</span> Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Minnesota

The 2022 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Democratic (DFL) Governor Tim Walz defeated the Republican nominee, former state senator Scott Jensen, winning a second term.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Minneapolis mayoral election</span> American election

A mayoral election was held on November 2, 2021, to elect the mayor of the U.S. city of Minneapolis. Incumbent DFL mayor Jacob Frey won reelection to a second term, becoming the first Minneapolis mayor to win a second term since R. T. Rybak in 2005. Minneapolis mayoral elections use instant-runoff voting, also known as ranked-choice voting. All candidates appear on the same ballot and there is no primary election, nor is there a runoff. Minneapolis's twin city, Saint Paul, also held a mayoral election on the same day, using the same system.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Minnesota Attorney General election</span>

The 2022 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the attorney general of the U.S. state of Minnesota. Incumbent DFLer Keith Ellison narrowly won reelection to a second term against Republican challenger Jim Schultz.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Minnesota's 1st congressional district special election</span> US House election after Jim Hagedorns death

The 2022 Minnesota's 1st congressional district special election was a special election held on August 9, 2022. The seat became vacant when incumbent Republican representative Jim Hagedorn died on February 17, 2022, from kidney cancer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1998 Minnesota Attorney General election</span>

The 1998 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on Tuesday, November 3, 1998 to elect the Minnesota Attorney General for a four-year term. Incumbent DFL Attorney General Skip Humphrey ran for governor, and DFLer Mike Hatch won the election to replace him. The election marked the eighth attorney general race in a row won by the DFL since 1970.

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - MN Governor - R Primary Race - Jun 21, 1920". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  2. "Andrist Files as Candidate for Governor". The Daily People's Press. April 9, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  3. "Hargadine to Make Run for Governor". The Daily People's Press. January 31, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  4. Akerson, George E. (March 23, 1920). "Dowling Files in State Race for Governor". The Minneapolis Morning Tribune. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  5. "Jacques and Patterson File for Governor". The Daily People's Press. May 13, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  6. "Quane Enters Race for Governorship". The Redwood Gazette. May 5, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  7. "Benson Democrat has filed for Governorship". The Duluth Herald. April 8, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  8. "Stanton Not a Candidate". International Falls Press and Border Budget. May 13, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  9. Holm, Mike (1921). Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1921 (PDF).
  10. "J. A. O. Preus Will Accept Endorsement". International Falls Press and Border Budget. April 29, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  11. "Judge Clague Leaves Ninth District Bench". The Minneapolis Morning Tribune. January 6, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  12. "Frankson, Thomas "Thos." - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.mn.gov. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  13. "Keefe Files as Candidate for Governor". The Daily People's Press. January 4, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  14. "Shipstead, Henrik "Henrick" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.mn.gov. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  15. Miller, D. R. (April 15, 1920). "M. J. Dowling, Republican Candidate for Governor". Hector Mirror. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  16. 1 2 3 "Schmahl's Withdrawal Stuns Redwood County". The Redwood Gazette. May 12, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  17. 1 2 3 "State G. O. P. General Committee Announced". The Minneapolis Morning Tribune. May 23, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  18. 1 2 "Fritsche Seeks a Vindication in an Election". The Daily People's Press. April 16, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  19. "Fritsche Not to Run in Primaries". New Ulm Review. May 12, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  20. "State Politics". Preston Times. May 6, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  21. "The Political Graveyard: College and University President Politicians in Minnesota". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  22. "Another Gubernatorial Candidate". Levang's Weekly. April 8, 1920. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  23. "Our Campaigns - MN Governor Race - Nov 02, 1920". www.ourcampaigns.com.