1926 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1926 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor William I. Nolan of the Republican Party of Minnesota defeated Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party challenger Emil E. Holmes and Minnesota Democratic Party candidate Charles D. Johnson.

Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1926

November 2, 1926
 
Nominee William I. Nolan Emil E. Holmes Charles D. Johnson
Party Republican Farmer–Labor Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 373,940 236,307 53,189
Percentage 56.36% 35.62% 8.02%

Lieutenant Governor before election

William I. Nolan
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

William I. Nolan
Republican

Results

1926 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William I. Nolan (incumbent) 373,940 56.36% +5.49%
Farmer–Labor Emil E. Holmes 236,307 35.62% -7.27%
Democratic (DFL) Charles D. Johnson 53,189 8.02% +1.77%
Majority 137,633 20.74%
Turnout 663,436
Republican hold Swing


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