1902 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1902 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1902. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Ray W. Jones of the Republican Party of Minnesota defeated Minnesota Democratic Party challenger Robert A. Smith.

Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1902

November 4, 1902
 
Nominee Ray W. Jones Robert A. Smith
Party Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 151,660 91,655
Percentage 57.41% 34.70%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Lyndon A. Smith
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Ray W. Jones
Republican

Results

1902 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ray W. Jones 151,660 57.41% %
Democratic (DFL) Robert A. Smith 91,655 34.70% %
Prohibition Hans H. Aaker 7,972 3.02% %
People's John B. Hompe 7,736 2.93% %
Socialist Michael A. Brattland 5,143 1.95% %
Majority 60,005 22.71%
Turnout 264,166
Republican hold Swing


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