1957 Minneapolis mayoral election

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1957 Minneapolis mayoral election
Flag of Minneapolis.svg
 1955June 11, 1957 (1957-06-11)1959 
  P. Kenneth Peterson (cropped).jpg 3x4.svg
Candidate P. Kenneth Peterson Eric G. Hoyer
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote67,04560,389
Percentage52.61%47.39%

Mayor before election

Eric G. Hoyer
Nonpartisan

Elected Mayor

P. Kenneth Peterson
Nonpartisan

The 1957 Minneapolis mayoral election was held on Tuesday June 11, 1957, with P. Kenneth Peterson defeating Eric G. Hoyer for reelection. Peterson defeated Hoyer 52.61% to 47.39%.

Results

1957 Minneapolis mayoral election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan P. Kenneth Peterson 67,045 52.61%
Nonpartisan Eric G. Hoyer (incumbent)60,38947.39%
Total votes127,434 100%

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References

  1. "Our Campaigns - Minneapolis Mayor Race - June 11, 1957". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2024-12-10.