1946 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1946 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor C. Elmer Anderson of the Republican Party of Minnesota defeated Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party challenger Frank McGinn.

Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1946

November 5, 1946
 
Nominee C. Elmer Anderson Frank McGinn
Party Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 524,109 332,733
Percentage 61.17% 38.83%

Lieutenant Governor before election

C. Elmer Anderson
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

C. Elmer Anderson
Republican

Results

1946 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican C. Elmer Anderson (incumbent) 524,109 61.17% +3.05%
Democratic (DFL) Frank McGinn 332,733 38.83% -3.05%
Majority 191,376 22.34%
Turnout 856,842
Republican hold Swing


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