1954 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1954 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1954. Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party candidate Orville Freeman defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger C. Elmer Anderson.

1954 Minnesota gubernatorial election
November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Orville Freeman C. Elmer Anderson
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Popular vote 607,099 538,865
Percentage 52.73% 46.80%
County Results


Freeman:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Anderson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

     70-80%
Governor before election

C. Elmer Anderson
Republican

 Elected Governor

Orville Freeman
Democratic (DFL)

Elections in Minnesota

Results
1954 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic (DFL) Orville Freeman 607,099 52.73% +8.71%
Republican C. Elmer Anderson 538,865 46.80% -8.53%
Industrial Government Ross Schelin 5,453 0.47% +0.19%
Majority 68,234 5.93%
Turnout 1,151,417
Democratic (DFL) gain from Republican Swing
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