1960 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1960 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1960. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Karl Rolvaag of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger Art Ogle.

Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1960
November 8, 1960
 
Nominee Karl Rolvaag Art Ogle
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Popular vote 822,923 671,482
Percentage 55.07% 44.93%
County Results


Rolvaag:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Ogle:      50-60%

     60-70%
Lieutenant Governor before election

Karl Rolvaag
Democratic (DFL)

 Elected Lieutenant Governor

Karl Rolvaag
Democratic (DFL)

Elections in Minnesota

Results
1960 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic (DFL) Karl Rolvaag (incumbent) 822,923 55.07% -3.03
Republican Art Ogle 671,482 44.93% +3.03
Majority 151,441 10.14%
Turnout 1,494,405
Democratic (DFL) hold Swing
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