1928 Minnesota gubernatorial election

Christianson launched his bid for a third term very early, in January of 1928.^[1] The Primary was held on June 18, 1928. Christianson's only opposition was former State Attorney General George T. Simpson. Christianson was renominated with a landslide 77.55% of the vote to Simpson's 22.45%.^[2]

Lundeen would narrowly win the primary over Dr. Louis A. Fritsche, with 53.11% to Fritsche's 46.89%.^[3] Lundeen was the first gubernatorial candidate to campaign over the radio for a primary election.^[4]

• Andrew Nelson, Former Assistant State Superintendent of Public Instruction (Democratic)
• Ernest Lundeen, Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives (Farmer-Labor)
• Harris A. Brandborg, Farmer (Industrial)
• J.O. Bentall, former state Secretary of the Illinois Socialist Party (Socialist)
• Theodore Christianson, Incumbent (Republican)

Christianson was the first gubernatorial candidate to begin campaigning over the radio for the general election.^[5] In late September, rumors began to circulate that Lundeen would drop out of the race, potentially in favor of Nelson. Lundeen denied these rumors and continued his campaign.^[6] On October 20, 1928, Lundeen's keynote speech had to be delayed after his campaign car skidded off a road near Hinckley and two tired exploded. Lundeen was uninjured.^[7]

• List of Minnesota gubernatorial elections