1928 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1928
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  1926 November 6, 1928 1930  
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Nominee William I. Nolan Thomas J. Meighen Fred Pfaender
Party Republican Farmer–Labor Democratic
Popular vote526,413235,133180,449
Percentage55.88%24.96%19.16%

Lieutenant Governor before election

William I. Nolan
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

William I. Nolan
Republican

The 1928 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor William I. Nolan of the Republican Party of Minnesota defeated Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party challenger Thomas J. Meighen and Minnesota Democratic Party candidate Fred Pfaender. [1]

Results

1928 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican William I. Nolan (incumbent) 526,413 55.88% −0.48%
Farmer–Labor Thomas J. Meighen 235,13324.96%−10.66%
Democratic Fred Pfaender 180,44919.16%+11.14%
Majority 291,28030.92%
Turnout 941,995
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. "Minnesota Historical Election Archive". Minnesota Historical Election Archive. Retrieved November 1, 2025.