1952 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1952 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1952. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Ancher Nelsen defeated Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party challenger Arthur Hansen.

Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1952
November 5, 1952
 
Nominee Ancher Nelsen Arthur Hansen
Party Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 730,971 615,186
Percentage 54.3% 45.7%
County Results


Nelson:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Hansen:      50-60%

     60-70%
Lieutenant Governor before election

Vacant

 Elected Lieutenant Governor

Ancher Nelsen
Republican

Elections in Minnesota

Results
1952 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Ancher Nelsen 730,971 54.30% -4.05%
Democratic (DFL) Arthur Hansen 615,186 45.70% +5.94%
Majority 115,785 8.60%
Turnout 1,346,157
Republican hold Swing
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