1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election

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.

1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election

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Nominee Luther Youngdahl Harry H. Peterson Party Republican Democratic (DFL) Popular vote 635,800 400,637 Percentage 60.75% 38.28%

County results Youngdahl:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Peterson:      40-50%      50-60%

Governor before election Luther Youngdahl Republican Elected Governor Luther Youngdahl Republican

As of 2023^[update], this marks the last time the following counties have voted Republican in a gubernatorial election: Carlton, Lake, and St. Louis.^{[original research?]}