1930 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election

Summary

The 1930 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1930. Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party candidate Henry M. Arens defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger John H. Hougen.

Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election, 1930

← 1928 November 6, 1930 1932 →
 
Nominee Henry M. Arens John H. Hougen
Party Farmer–Labor Republican
Popular vote 345,225 326,751
Percentage 50.32% 47.63%

Lieutenant Governor before election

Charles Edward Adams
Republican

Elected Lieutenant Governor

Konrad K. Solberg
Farmer–Labor

Results edit

1930 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Farmer–Labor Henry M. Arens 345,225 50.32% +25.36%
Republican John H. Hougen 326,751 47.63% -8.25%
Communist Arne Roine 14,089 2.05% n/a
Majority 18,474 2.69%
Turnout 686,065
Farmer–Labor gain from Republican Swing