1906 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1906 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1906. Democratic Party of Minnesota candidate John Albert Johnson defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger A. L. Cole.

1906 Minnesota gubernatorial election

← 1904 November 6, 1906 1908 →
 
Nominee John Albert Johnson A. L. Cole
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 168,480 96,162
Percentage 60.93% 34.78%

County results
Johnson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Cole:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

John Albert Johnson
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Albert Johnson
Democratic

Results

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1906 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John Albert Johnson (incumbent) 168,480 60.93% +12.22%
Republican A. L. Cole 96,162 34.78% −11.35%
Prohibition Charles W. Dorsett 7,223 2.61% +0.12%
Public Ownership O. E. Lofthus 6,516 1.68% −0.23%
Majority 72,318 26.15%
Turnout 276,511
Democratic hold Swing

See also

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