1938 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1938 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1938. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate C. Elmer Anderson defeated Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party challenger John J. Kinzer and Minnesota Democratic Party candidate Ray M. Lang.

Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1938
November 8, 1938
 
Nominee C. Elmer Anderson John J. Kinzer Ray M. Lang
Party Republican Farmer–Labor Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 590,404 374,577 113,483
Percentage 54.74% 34.73% 10.52%
Lieutenant Governor before election

Gottfrid Lindsten
Farmer–Labor

 Elected Lieutenant Governor

C. Elmer Anderson
Republican

Elections in Minnesota

Results
1938 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican C. Elmer Anderson 590,404 54.74% +16.67%
Farmer–Labor John J. Kinzer 374,577 34.73% -12.73%
Democratic (DFL) Ray M. Lang 113,483 10.52% -3.95%
Majority 215,827 20.01%
Turnout 1,078,464
Republican gain from Farmer–Labor Swing
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