1944 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1944 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1944. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate C. Elmer Anderson defeated Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party challenger Frank Murphy.

Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1944
November 7, 1944
 
Nominee C. Elmer Anderson Frank Murphy
Party Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 641,558 462,222
Percentage 58.12% 41.88%
Lieutenant Governor before election

Archie H. Miller
Republican

 Elected Lieutenant Governor

C. Elmer Anderson
Republican

Elections in Minnesota

Results
1944 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican C. Elmer Anderson 641,558 58.12% +2.47%
Democratic (DFL) Frank Murphy 462,222 41.88% -2.47%
Majority 179,336 16.24%
Turnout 1,103,780
Republican hold Swing
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