The 1926 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1926. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Theodore Christianson defeated Farmer–Labor Party challenger Magnus Johnson.

Republican primary Christianson was the incumbent. Challenging him was George E. Leach. Leach was unable to gain any major popularity outside of Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth. The primary election was held on June 21, 1926. Candidates

Nominated Theodore Christianson, incumbent

Eliminated in primary George E. Leach, mayor of Minneapolis and primary candidate in 1924

Withdrawn Curtis M. Johnson, president of the State Agricultural Society and primary candidate in 1924

Results

Farmer-Labor primary Johnson was the overwhelming favorite, but Davis gained support from within the Twin Cities. Nominated Magnus Johnson, former senator

Eliminated in rimary Tom E. Davis, former mayor of Marshall

Candidates Theodore Christianson, incumbent (Republican) Alfred Jacques, judge (Democratic) Magnus Johnson, former senator (Farmer-Labor)

Campaigns Christianson remained a popular incumbent, leading the Farmer-Labor to plan defensively. However, the Republicans were worried that overconfidence in their victory would result in a low enough Republican turnout to flip the election. In response, the Republican campaign had multiple popular figures tour the state for the purpose of rallying the public to register and boost turnout. Some of those touring included Frank Clague, Julius A. Schmahl. Those running for Republican office at the time, including Theodore Christianson, William I. Nolan, Melvin Maas, and Ray P. Chase, also campaigned together, touring the state and appearing at the same events. The tour was extensive, and by mid-October each candidate had split up to speak at two towns or at minimum per day, nearly every day until election day.

Jacques ran a progressive campaign. He found support from the campaign manager for Tom E. Davis, who had run for the Farmer-Labor nomination in 1924.

Results

See also List of Minnesota gubernatorial elections

References

External links Minnesota Historical Election Archive