1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1950. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Luther Youngdahl defeated Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party challenger Harry H. Peterson.

1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 7, 1950
 
Nominee Luther Youngdahl Harry H. Peterson
Party Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 635,800 400,637
Percentage 60.75% 38.28%

County results
Youngdahl:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Peterson:      40-50%      50-60%

Governor before election

Luther Youngdahl
Republican

Elected Governor

Luther Youngdahl
Republican

As of 2023, this marks the last time the following counties have voted Republican in a gubernatorial election: Carlton, Lake, and St. Louis.

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