1946 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1946
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  1944 November 5, 1946 1948  
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Nominee C. Elmer Anderson Frank McGinn
Party Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote524,109332,733
Percentage61.17%38.83%

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

Lieutenant Governor before election

C. Elmer Anderson
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

C. Elmer Anderson
Republican

The 1946 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor C. Elmer Anderson of the Republican Party of Minnesota defeated Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party challenger Frank McGinn.

Results

1946 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican C. Elmer Anderson (incumbent) 524,109 61.17% +3.05%
Democratic (DFL) Frank McGinn 332,73338.83%−3.05%
Majority191,37622.34%
Turnout 856,842
Republican hold Swing