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

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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

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