1922 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1922 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1922. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate J. A. O. Preus defeated Farmer–Labor Party challenger Magnus Johnson.

1922 Minnesota gubernatorial election

← 1920 November 7, 1922 1924 →

Nominee J. A. O. Preus Magnus Johnson Edward Indrehus Party Republican Farmer–Labor Democratic Popular vote 309,756 295,479 79,903 Percentage 45.21% 43.13% 11.66%

County results Preus:      30–40%      40–50%      50-60%      60-70% Johnson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70% Indrehus:      30-40%

Governor before election J. A. O. Preus Republican Elected Governor J. A. O. Preus Republican

Results

1922 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	J. A. O. Preus (incumbent)	309,756	45.21%	−7.85%
	Farmer–Labor	Magnus Johnson	295,479	43.13%	n/a
	Democratic	Edward Indrehus	79,903	11.66%	+1.29%
Majority			14,277	2.08%
Turnout			685,138
	Republican hold		Swing

See also

• List of Minnesota gubernatorial elections

External links

• http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=653
• http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=657