1922 Minnesota gubernatorial election
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The 1922 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1922. Incumbent Republican Party of Minnesota J. A. O. Preus defeated FarmerâLabor Party challenger Magnus Johnson and Democratic Party of Minnesota challenger Edward Indrehus.
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November 7, 1922
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 County results Preus: 30â40% 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Johnson: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Indrehus: 30â40% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Republican Primary
Preus was challenged by once again by Franklin F. Ellsworth, who had previously ran in the 1920 Republican primary. Preus would once again win the primary.[1]
Candidates
Nominated
- J. A. O. Preus, Incumbent
Eliminated in Primary
Farmer-Labor Primary
The Farmer-Labor Party originally considered a fusion ticket with the Democratic Party. However, this was opposed by Committee Chairman William Mahoney.[2] The primary was held on June 27, 1922, and was uncontested.[3]
Candidates
Nominated
- Magnus Johnson, Member of the Minnesota Senate
Democratic Primary
Birmingham ran on a anti-prohibition campaign. He would be defeated by Indrehus. Indrehus was opposed to any fusion with the Farmer-Laborites.[4]
Candidates
Nominated
- Edward Indrehus, former State Representative
Eliminated in Primary
- Merle Birmingham
Candidates
- Edward Indrehus, Former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- J. A. O. Preus, Incumbent
- Magnus Johnson, Member of the Minnesota Senate
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | J. A. O. Preus (incumbent) | 309,756 | 45.21% | â7.85% | |
| FarmerâLabor | 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 | ||||