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.

1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election

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Nominee Luther Youngdahl Harry H. Peterson Party Republican Democratic (DFL) Popular vote 635,800 400,637 Percentage 60.75% 38.28%

County results Youngdahl:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Peterson:      40-50%      50-60%

Governor before election Luther Youngdahl Republican Elected Governor Luther Youngdahl Republican

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