1966 Minnesota gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1966 Minnesota gubernatorial election
Country:Minnesota
Flag Year:1957
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1962 Minnesota gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1962
Next Election:1970 Minnesota gubernatorial election
Next Year:1970
Election Date:November 8, 1966
Image1:File:Harold LeVander (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Harold LeVander
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:680,593
Percentage1:52.55%
Nominee2:Karl Rolvaag
Party2:Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Popular Vote2:607,943
Percentage2:46.94%
Map Size:270px
Governor
Before Election:Karl Rolvaag
Before Party:Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
After Election:Harold LeVander
After Party:Republican Party of Minnesota

The 1966 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1966. Republican Party of Minnesota challenger Harold LeVander defeated Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party incumbent Karl Rolvaag. Sandy Keith unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination.

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