1966 Minnesota Secretary of State election

The 1966 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on 8 November 1966 in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Democratic–Farmer–Labor nominee and incumbent Secretary of State Joseph L. Donovan defeated Republican nominee and incumbent member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for the 45th District William J. O'Brien.[1]

1966 Minnesota Secretary of State election

← 1962 8 November 1966 1970 →
 
Nominee Joseph L. Donovan William J. O'Brien
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Popular vote 695,256 567,897
Percentage 55.04% 44.96%

County results
Donovan:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
O'Brien:      50–60%      60–70%

Secretary of State before election

Joseph L. Donovan
Democratic (DFL)

Elected Secretary of State

Joseph L. Donovan
Democratic (DFL)

General election

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On election day, 8 November 1966, Democratic–Farmer–Labor nominee Joseph L. Donovan won re-election by a margin of 127,359 votes against his opponent Republican nominee William J. O'Brien, thereby retaining Democratic–Farmer–Labor control over the office of Secretary of State. Donovan was sworn in for his sixth term on 2 January 1967.[2]

Results

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Minnesota Secretary of State election, 1966
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Joseph L. Donovan (incumbent) 695,256 55.04
Republican William J. O'Brien 567,897 44.96
Total votes 1,263,153 100.00
Democratic (DFL) hold

References

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  1. ^ "Secretary of State, 1966 Election". electionarchives.lib.umn.edu. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  2. ^ "MN Secretary of State". ourcampaigns.com. 9 April 2004. Retrieved 3 October 2024.