1928 Minnesota Secretary of State election
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The 1928 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on November 6, 1928, in order to elect the Secretary of State of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent Secretary of State Mike Holm defeated FarmerâLabor nominee Susie W. Stageberg and Democratic nominee Ruth Haynes Carpenter.[1]
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November 6, 1928
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General election
On election day, November 6, 1928, Republican nominee Mike Holm won re-election by a margin of 447,616 votes against his foremost opponent FarmerâLabor nominee Susie W. Stageberg, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of Secretary of State. Holm was sworn in for his fifth term on January 3, 1929.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Holm (incumbent) | 625,712 | 64.67 | |
| FarmerâLabor | Susie Williamson Stageberg | 178,096 | 18.40 | |
| Democratic | Ruth Haynes Carpenter | 163,771 | 16.93 | |
| Total votes | 967,579 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||