1922 Minnesota gubernatorial election

1922 Minnesota gubernatorial election
November 7, 1922
 
Nominee J. A. O. Preus Magnus Johnson Edward Indrehus
Party Republican Farmer–Labor Democratic
Popular vote 309,756 295,479 79,903
Percentage 45.21% 43.13% 11.66%
County results
Preus:      30–40%      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Johnson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Indrehus:      30–40%
Governor before election

J. A. O. Preus
Republican

Elected Governor

J. A. O. Preus
Republican

The 1922 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1922. Incumbent Republican Party of Minnesota J. A. O. Preus defeated Farmer–Labor Party challenger Magnus Johnson and Democratic Party of Minnesota challenger Edward Indrehus.

Republican Primary

Preus was challenged by once again by Franklin F. Ellsworth, who had previously ran in the 1920 Republican primary. Preus would once again win the primary.[1]

Candidates

Nominated

Eliminated in Primary

Farmer-Labor Primary

The Farmer-Labor Party originally considered a fusion ticket with the Democratic Party. However, this was opposed by Committee Chairman William Mahoney.[2] The primary was held on June 27, 1922, and was uncontested.[3]

Candidates

Nominated

Democratic Primary

Birmingham ran on a anti-prohibition campaign. He would be defeated by Indrehus. Indrehus was opposed to any fusion with the Farmer-Laborites.[4]

Candidates

Nominated

Eliminated in Primary

  • Merle Birmingham

Candidates

Results

1922 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican J. A. O. Preus (incumbent) 309,756 45.21% −7.85%
Farmer–Labor Magnus Johnson 295,479 43.13% n/a
Democratic Edward Indrehus 79,903 11.66% +1.29%
Majority 14,277 2.08%
Turnout 685,138
Republican hold Swing

See also

References

  1. ^ "TABLES INDICATE HOW THE STATE AND COUNTY CANDIDATES FARED IN PRIMARY ELECTION IN CITY". June 20, 1922.
  2. ^ "Mahoney for Third Party". April 1, 1922.
  3. ^ "Canvassing Board Official Returns Report Primary Results Unaltered". June 28, 1922.
  4. ^ Briggs, George N. (September 13, 1922). "DEMOCRATIC-LABOR FUSION IS BLASTED".


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