The 1922 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1922. Incumbent Republican Party of Minnesota J. A. O. Preus defeated Farmer–Labor Party challenger Magnus Johnson and Democratic Party of Minnesota challenger Edward Indrehus.
Republican primary Preus was challenged by once again by Franklin F. Ellsworth, who had previously run in the 1920 Republican primary. Preus again won the primary.
Candidates
Nominated J. A. O. Preus, incumbent
Eliminated in primary Franklin F. Ellsworth, U.S. representative
Farmer-Labor primary The Farmer-Labor Party originally considered a fusion ticket with the Democratic Party. This was opposed by Committee Chairman William Mahoney. The primary was held on June 27, 1922, and was uncontested.
Candidates
Nominated Magnus Johnson, member of the Minnesota Senate
Democratic primary Birmingham ran on an anti-Prohibition campaign. He was defeated by Indrehus. Indrehus was opposed to any fusion with the Farmer-Laborites.
Candidates
Nominated Edward Indrehus, former state representative
Eliminated in primary Merle Birmingham
Candidates Edward Indrehus, former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives Magnus Johnson, member of the Minnesota Senate J. A. O. Preus, incumbent
Results
See also List of Minnesota gubernatorial elections
References
External links Minnesota Historical Election Archive