1926 Minnesota gubernatorial election

1926 Minnesota gubernatorial election
November 2, 1926
 
Nominee Theodore Christianson Magnus Johnson Alfred Jacques
Party Republican Farmer–Labor Democratic
Popular vote 395,779 266,845 38,008
Percentage 56.49% 38.09% 5.42%
County results
Christianson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Johnson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Theodore Christianson
Republican

Elected Governor

Theodore Christianson
Republican

The 1926 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1926. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Theodore Christianson defeated Farmer–Labor Party challenger Magnus Johnson.

Republican Primary

Christianson was the incumbent. Challenging him was George E. Leach. Leach was unable to gain any major popularity outside of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth. The Primary election was held on June 21, 1926.[1]

Candidates

Nominated

Eliminated in Primary

Withdrawn

  • Curtis M. Johnson, president of the State Agricultural Society and primary candidate in 1924[2]

Results

Republican Party of Minnesota primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Theodore Christianson 286,279 69.79%
Republican George E. Leach 123,897 30.21%
Total votes 410,176 100%

[1]

Farmer-Labor Primary

Johnson was the overwhelming favorite, however Davis gained support from within the twin cities.[3]

Nominated

Eliminated in Primary

Farmer-Labor Party of Minnesota primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Farmer–Labor Magnus Johnson 40,330 53.64%
Farmer–Labor Tom E. Davis 34,853 46.36%
Total votes 410,176 100%

[4]

Candidates

Campaigns

Christianson remained a popular incumbent, leading the Farmer-Labor to plan defensively. However, the Republicans were worried of overconfidence in their victory resulting in a low enough Republican turnout to flip the election. In response, the Republican campaign had multiple popular figures tour the state for the purpose of rallying the public to register and boost turnout. Some of those touring included Frank Clague, Julius A. Schmahl. Those running for Republican office at the time, including Theodore Christianson, William I. Nolan, Melvin Maas, and Ray P. Chase also campaigned together, touring the state and appearing together at the same events. The tour was extensive, and by mid-October each candidate had split up to speak at two towns or at minimum per day, nearly every day until election day.[5]

Jacques ran a progressive campaign. He found support from the campaign manager for Tom E. Davis, who had run for the Farmer-Labor nomination in 1924.[6]

Results

1926 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Theodore Christianson (incumbent) 395,779 56.49% +7.78%
Farmer–Labor Magnus Johnson 266,845 38.09% −5.75%
Democratic Alfred Jacques 38,008 5.42% −0.49%
Majority 128,934 18.40%
Turnout 700,632
Republican hold Swing

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Governor, 1926 Election Republican Primary". Retrieved March 6, 2026.
  2. ^ "CLOSE VOTE SEEN AS CAMPAIGN ENDS". St. Paul Pioneer Press. June 20, 1926.
  3. ^ "Labor Factions Also Confident". June 20, 1926.
  4. ^ "Governor, 1926 Election".
  5. ^ "GOPHER G. O. P. CONFIDENT AS ELECTION DAY NEARS". St. Paul Pioneer Press. October 17, 1926.
  6. ^ "POLITICAL ROW FLARES UP AGAIN". St. Paul Pioneer Press. October 17, 1926.


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