1930 Minnesota Attorney General election
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The 1930 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 4, 1930, in order to elect the attorney general of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent acting attorney general Henry N. Benson defeated FarmerâLabor nominee Joseph B. Himsl and Democratic nominee Walter F. Dacey.[1]
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November 4, 1930
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General election
On election day, November 4, 1930, Republican nominee Henry N. Benson won the election by a margin of 102,374 votes against his foremost opponent FarmerâLabor nominee Joseph B. Himsl, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of attorney general. Benson was sworn in for his first full term on January 3, 1931.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Henry N. Benson (incumbent) | 358,955 | 51.16 | |
| FarmerâLabor | Joseph B. Himsl | 256,581 | 36.57 | |
| Democratic | Walter F. Dacey | 86,037 | 12.27 | |
| Total votes | 701,573 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||