1954 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1954 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1954. Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party candidate Karl Rolvaag defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger P. Kenneth Peterson.

1954 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Karl Rolvaag P. Kenneth Peterson
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Popular vote 586,445 532,444
Percentage 52.41% 47.59%

County Results


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

     70-80%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Donald O. Wright
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Karl Rolvaag
Democratic (DFL)

Results

1954 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic (DFL) Karl Rolvaag 586,445 52.41% +6.71%
Republican P. Kenneth Peterson 532,444 47.59% -6.71%
Majority 54,001 4.82%
Turnout 1,118,889
Democratic (DFL) gain from Republican Swing


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