Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1912

Minnesota gubernatorial election, 1912
Minnesota
November 5, 1912
 
Nominee Adolph Olson Eberhart Peter M. Ringdahl Paul V. Collins
Party Republican Democratic Progressive
Popular vote 129,688 99,659 33,455
Percentage 40.73% 31.30% 10.51%
 
Nominee Engebret E. Lobeck David Morgan
Party Prohibition Public Ownership
Popular vote 29,876 25,769
Percentage 9.38% 8.09%

County Results
Governor before election

Adolph O. Eberhart
Republican

 Elected Governor

Adolph Olson Eberhart
Republican

The 1912 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1912. Republican Party of Minnesota candidate Adolph Olson Eberhart defeated Democratic Party of Minnesota challenger Peter M. Ringdahl.

Results

1912 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Adolph Olson Eberhart 129,688 40.73% -15.01%
Democratic Peter M. Ringdahl 99,659 31.30% -3.93%
Progressive Paul V. Collins 33,455 10.51% n/a
Prohibition Engebret E. Lobeck 29,876 9.38% +6.34%
Public Ownership David Morgan 25,769 8.09% +4.30%
Majority 30,029 9.43%
Turnout 318,447
Republican hold Swing

See also


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