1966 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

Election for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota

1966 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

← 1962 November 8, 1966 1970 →
 
Nominee James B. Goetz Robert E. Short
Party Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 647,320 620,293
Percentage 51.07% 48.93%

County results
Goetz:      50-60%      60-70%
Short:      50-60%      60-70%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Sandy Keith
Democratic (DFL)

Elected Lieutenant Governor

James B. Goetz
Republican

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The 1966 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1966. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate James B. Goetz defeated Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party challenger Robert E. Short.

Results

1966 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican James B. Goetz 647,320 51.07% +1.26
Democratic (DFL) Robert E. Short 620,293 48.93% -1.26
Majority 27,027 2.14%
Turnout 1,267,613
Republican gain from Democratic (DFL) Swing

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