1944 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1944
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  1942 November 7, 1944 1946  
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Nominee C. Elmer Anderson Frank Murphy
Party Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote641,558462,222
Percentage58.12%41.88%

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County results
Anderson:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%     80-90%
Murphy:     50-60%     60-70%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Archie H. Miller
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

C. Elmer Anderson
Republican

The 1944 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1944. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate C. Elmer Anderson defeated Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party challenger Frank Murphy.

Results

1944 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican C. Elmer Anderson 641,558 58.12% +2.47%
Democratic (DFL) Frank Murphy 462,22241.88%−2.47%
Majority179,33616.24%
Turnout 1,103,780
Republican hold Swing