1958 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1958 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1958. Incumbent Lieutenant Governor Karl Rolvaag of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger Bernard E. Ericsson.

1958 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

November 4, 1958

Nominee Karl Rolvaag Bernard Ericsson Party Democratic (DFL) Republican Popular vote 648,941 468,071 Percentage 58.1% 41.9%

County Results Rolvaag:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Ericsson:      50-60%      60-70%

Lieutenant Governor before election Karl Rolvaag Democratic (DFL) Elected Lieutenant Governor Karl Rolvaag Democratic (DFL)

Results

1958 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic (DFL)	Karl Rolvaag (incumbent)	648,941	58.10%	+5.47%
	Republican	Bernard E. Ericsson	468,071	41.90%	-5.47%
Majority			180,870	16.20%
Turnout			1,117,012
	Democratic (DFL) hold		Swing

External links

• Election Returns