1966 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1966 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1966. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate James B. Goetz defeated Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party challenger Robert E. Short.

Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1966
November 8, 1966
 
Nominee James B. Goetz Robert E. Short
Party Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 647,320 620,293
Percentage 51.07% 48.93%
County Results


Goetz:      50-60%      60-70%
Short:      50-60%

     60-70%
Lieutenant Governor before election

Sandy Keith
Democratic (DFL)

 Elected Lieutenant Governor

James B. Goetz
Republican

Elections in Minnesota

Results
1966 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican James B. Goetz 647,320 51.07% +1.26
Democratic (DFL) Robert E. Short 620,293 48.93% -1.26
Majority 27,027 2.14%
Turnout 1,267,613
Republican gain from Democratic (DFL) Swing


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