1960 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

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1960 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election
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  1958 November 8, 1960 1962  
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Nominee Karl Rolvaag Art Ogle
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Popular vote822,923671,482
Percentage55.07%44.93%

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County results
Rolvaag:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%
Ogle:     50-60%     60-70%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Karl Rolvaag
Democratic (DFL)

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Karl Rolvaag
Democratic (DFL)

The 1960 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Karl Rolvaag of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger Art Ogle.

Results

1960 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic (DFL) Karl Rolvaag (incumbent) 822,923 55.07% -3.03
Republican Art Ogle 671,48244.93%+3.03
Majority151,44110.14%
Turnout 1,494,405
Democratic (DFL) hold Swing


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