Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1918

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Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1918
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  1916 November 5, 1918 1920  

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Nominee Thomas Frankson Charles H. Helweg George D. Haggard
Party Republican Democratic National
Popular vote198,878 97,350 44,336
Percentage58.4%28.58%13.02%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Thomas Frankson
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Thomas Frankson
Republican

The 1918 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1918. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Thomas Frankson of the Republican Party of Minnesota defeated Minnesota Democratic Party challenger Charles H. Helweg and National Party candidate George D. Haggard.

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Thomas Frankson American politician

Thomas Frankson was born in York Township, Minnesota. He was the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota from 1917 to 1921. Frankson was a lawyer, real estate developer, and politician. He died June 8, 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Republican Party of Minnesota Political party in Minnesota, United States

The Republican Party of Minnesota is a conservative political party in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is affiliated with the United States Republican Party.

Results

1918 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Republican Thomas Frankson (incumbent) 198,878 58.40% +1.65%
Democratic Charles H. Helweg 97,350 28.58% +1.08%
National George D. Haggard 44,336 13.02%n/a
Majority 101,528 29.82%
Turnout 340,564
Republican hold Swing


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