1958 Minnesota gubernatorial election

Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Minnesota

1958 Minnesota gubernatorial election

← 1956 November 4, 1958 1960 →
 
Nominee Orville Freeman George MacKinnon
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Popular vote 658,326 490,731
Percentage 56.76% 42.31%

County results
Freeman:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
MacKinnon:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

Orville Freeman
Democratic (DFL)

Elected Governor

Orville Freeman
Democratic (DFL)

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The 1958 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1958. Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party candidate Orville Freeman defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger George MacKinnon.

Results

1958 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic (DFL) Orville Freeman (incumbent) 658,326 56.76% +5.34%
Republican George MacKinnon 490,731 42.31% -5.87%
Industrial Government Arne Anderson 10,858 0.94% +0.53%
Majority 167,595 14.45%
Turnout 1,159,915
Democratic (DFL) hold Swing

See also

External links

  • http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=653
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