1924 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1924 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1924. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Theodore Christianson defeated Farmer–Labor Party challenger Floyd B. Olson.

1924 Minnesota gubernatorial election
November 4, 1924
 
Nominee Theodore Christianson Floyd B. Olson Carlos Avery
Party Republican Farmer–Labor Democratic
Popular vote 406,692 366,029 49,353
Percentage 48.71% 43.84% 5.91%
County Results


Christianson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%
Olson:      40-50%      50-60%

     60-70%
Governor before election

J. A. O. Preus
Republican

 Elected Governor

Theodore Christianson
Republican

Elections in Minnesota

Results
1924 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Theodore Christianson 406,692 48.71% +3.49%
Farmer–Labor Floyd B. Olson 366,029 43.84% +0.71%
Democratic Carlos Avery 49,353 5.91% -5.75%
Prohibition Michael Ferch 9,052 1.08% n/a
Industrial Oscar Anderson 3,876 0.46% n/a
Majority 40,663 4.87%
Turnout 835,002
Republican hold Swing
gollark: I caught a Black Truffle before realising it wasn't valuable enough to trade for stuff I actually want. If anyone wants it, ask and I'll send it in the morning (GMT+0). You'll need to set up a teleport yourself as my one magi is on cooldown.
gollark: !pr pass 69
gollark: No u.
gollark: !propose Add a new rule %9ee6f60faf321bbd6d56904fe70fe4c5:> Proposal 70 is considered open on any prime-numbered day of the month.
gollark: Hi!

See also


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.