1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election
Country:Minnesota
Flag Year:1893
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1948 Minnesota gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1948
Next Election:1952 Minnesota gubernatorial election
Next Year:1952
Election Date:November 7, 1950
Image1:File:Luther Youngdahl 1949 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Luther Youngdahl
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:635,800
Percentage1:60.75%
Nominee2:Harry H. Peterson
Party2:Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Popular Vote2:400,637
Percentage2:38.28%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Luther Youngdahl
Before Party:Republican Party of Minnesota
After Election:Luther Youngdahl
After Party:Republican Party of Minnesota

The 1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1950. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Luther Youngdahl defeated Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party challenger Harry H. Peterson.

, this marks the last time the following counties have voted Republican in a gubernatorial election: Carlton, Lake, and St. Louis.

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