1926 Minnesota Attorney General election
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The 1926 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 2, 1926, in order to elect the attorney general of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent attorney general Clifford L. Hilton defeated FarmerâLabor nominee Frank McAllister and Democratic nominee George Cahill.[1]
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November 2, 1926
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General election
On election day, November 2, 1926, Republican nominee Clifford L. Hilton won re-election by a margin of 169,943 votes against his foremost opponent FarmerâLabor nominee Frank McAllister, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of attorney general. Hilton was sworn in for his fifth full term on January 3, 1927.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Clifford L. Hilton (incumbent) | 384,724 | 59.69 | |
| FarmerâLabor | Frank McAllister | 214,781 | 33.32 | |
| Democratic | George Cahill | 45,049 | 6.99 | |
| Total votes | 644,554 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||