1924 Minnesota Attorney General election
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The 1924 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 4, 1924, in order to elect the attorney general of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent attorney general Clifford L. Hilton defeated FarmerâLabor nominee Thomas V. Sullivan and Democratic nominee Robert C. Bell.[1]
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November 4, 1924
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General election
On election day, November 4, 1924, Republican nominee Clifford L. Hilton won re-election by a margin of 75,140 votes against his foremost opponent FarmerâLabor nominee Thomas V. Sullivan, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of attorney general. Hilton was sworn in for his fourth full term on January 3, 1925.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Clifford L. Hilton (incumbent) | 417,376 | 51.94 | |
| FarmerâLabor | Thomas V. Sullivan | 342,236 | 42.59 | |
| Democratic | Robert C. Bell | 43,913 | 5.47 | |
| Total votes | 803,525 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||