1920 Minnesota gubernatorial election explained
| Election Name: | 1920 Minnesota gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Minnesota |
| Flag Year: | 1893 |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1918 Minnesota gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1918 |
| Next Election: | 1922 Minnesota gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1922 |
| Election Date: | November 2, 1920 |
| Image1: | File:Jacob Aall Ottesen Preus I circa 1920.jpg |
| Nominee1: | J. A. O. Preus |
| Party1: | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Popular Vote1: | 415,805 |
| Percentage1: | 53.06% |
| Nominee2: | Henrik Shipstead |
| Party2: | Independent (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 281,402 |
| Percentage2: | 35.91% |
| Image3: | File:laurence C Hodgson 1919.jpg |
| Nominee3: | Laurence C. Hodgson |
| Party3: | Democratic Party of Minnesota |
| Popular Vote3: | 81,293 |
| Percentage3: | 10.37% |
| Map Size: | 250px |
| Governor |
| Before Election: | J. A. A. Burnquist |
| Before Party: | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| After Election: | J. A. O. Preus |
| After Party: | Republican Party of Minnesota |
The 1920 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1920. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate J. A. O. Preus defeated Independent challenger's Henrik Shipstead and the Mayor of St. Paul, Laurence C. Hodgson. Shipstead narrowly lost to Preus in the Republican primary of that year[1] and challenged him in the general, beating the Democratic nominee but coming far short of winning the general.
Shipstead would soon join the Farmer–Labor Party, which did not officially participate in this election, and would become the first party member to win statewide under that banner as Senator in 1922. The Farmer–Laborites would also become the main opposition party to the Democrats, displacing them until their political union in the 1940s.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominated
Eliminated in primary
- Charles M. Andrist, businessman, former Chief of Staff to Governor Hammond, former University of Minnesota professor, Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 1914[2]
- Robert W. Hargadine, former State Fire Marshal, former Campaign Manager for Governor John A. Johnson[3]
- Edward Indrehus, former State Representative, Democratic nominee for Secretary of State in 1918[4]
- Alfred Jaques, U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota[5]
- Oliver J. Quane, editor of the St. Peter Herald, Army Lieutenant Colonel in World War I, veteran of the Spanish-American War[6]
- Julius Thorson, Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 1918, former State Representative[7]
Declined
- C. W. Stanton, district judge[8]
Results
[9]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominated
Eliminated in primary
- Franklin F. Ellsworth, U.S. Representative, former County Attorney of Watonwan County[11]
- Thomas Frankson, Lieutenant Governor, former State Representative[12]
- Samuel G. Iverson, former State Auditor, former State Representative
- Thomas Keefe, businessman, attorney[13]
- Henrik Shipstead, former State Representative, former Mayor of Glenwood[14]
Withdrawn
Declined
Results
See also
External links
- http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=653
- http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=657
- http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=62566
Notes and References
- Web site: Our Campaigns - MN Governor - R Primary Race - Jun 21, 1920. 2021-05-25. www.ourcampaigns.com.
- News: 9 April 1920. Andrist Files as Candidate for Governor. The Daily People's Press. 3 October 2020.
- News: 31 January 1920. Hargadine to Make Run for Governor. The Daily People's Press. 3 October 2020.
- News: Akerson. George E.. 23 March 1920. Dowling Files in State Race for Governor. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune. 3 October 2020.
- News: 13 May 1920. Jacques and Patterson File for Governor. The Daily People's Press. 3 October 2020.
- News: 5 May 1920. Quane Enters Race for Governorship. The Redwood Gazette. 3 October 2020.
- News: 8 April 1920. Benson Democrat has filed for Governorship. The Duluth Herald. 3 October 2020.
- News: 13 May 1920. Stanton Not a Candidate. International Falls Press and Border Budget. 3 October 2020.
- Book: Holm, Mike. Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1921. 1921.
- News: 29 April 1920. J. A. O. Preus Will Accept Endorsement. International Falls Press and Border Budget. 3 October 2020.
- News: 6 January 1920. Judge Clague Leaves Ninth District Bench. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune. 3 October 2020.
- Web site: Frankson, Thomas "Thos." - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present. 2020-10-03. www.leg.mn.gov.
- News: 4 January 1920. Keefe Files as Candidate for Governor. The Daily People's Press. 3 October 2020.
- Web site: Shipstead, Henrik "Henrick" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present. 2020-10-03. www.leg.mn.gov.
- News: Miller. D. R.. 15 April 1920. M. J. Dowling, Republican Candidate for Governor. Hector Mirror. 3 October 2020.
- News: 12 May 1920. Schmahl's Withdrawal Stuns Redwood County. The Redwood Gazette. 3 October 2020.
- News: 23 May 1920. State G. O. P. General Committee Announced. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune. 3 October 2020.
- News: 16 April 1920. Fritsche Seeks a Vindication in an Election. The Daily People's Press. 3 October 2020.
- News: 12 May 1920. Fritsche Not to Run in Primaries. New Ulm Review. 3 October 2020.
- News: 6 May 1920. State Politics. Preston Times. 3 October 2020.
- Web site: The Political Graveyard: College and University President Politicians in Minnesota. 2020-10-03. politicalgraveyard.com.
- News: 8 April 1920. Another Gubernatorial Candidate. Levang's Weekly. 3 October 2020.
