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The 1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1950. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Luther Youngdahl defeated Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party challenger Harry H. Peterson.

As of 2023, this marks the last time the following counties have voted Republican in a gubernatorial election: Carlton, Lake, and St. Louis.[original research?]

Results

1950 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Luther Youngdahl (incumbent) 635,800 60.75% +7.59%
Democratic (DFL) Harry H. Peterson 400,637 38.28% -6.79%
Industrial Government Vernon Campbell 10,195 0.97% +0.43%
Majority 235,163 22.47%
Turnout 1,046,632
Republican hold Swing

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