1904 Minnesota gubernatorial election

1904 Minnesota gubernatorial election
November 8, 1904
 
Nominee John Albert Johnson Robert C. Dunn
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 147,992 140,130
Percentage 48.71% 46.13%
County results
Johnson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Dunn:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Governor before election

Samuel Rinnah Van Sant
Republican

Elected Governor

John Albert Johnson
Democratic

The 1904 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1904. Democratic Party of Minnesota candidate John Albert Johnson defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger Robert C. Dunn. Incumbent Samuel Rinnah Van Sant was not seeking a second term.

Candidates

Campaigns

The Republican State Convention was held on June 29, 1904. Three candidates participated in the primary, Robert C. Dunn, Loren W. Collins, and Frank Eddy. Dunn would be nominated. Dunn was popular throughout the state, but was unpopular within the twin cities, which stood staunchly for Collins.[1]

The Democratic State Convention was held on August 25, 1904. Having previously refused in 1902, Johnson's announcement that he would run in 1904 was met with excitement from the Democrats. Johnson was nominated unanimously. There were worries about internal division, as much of the party was still strongly under the influence of former governor (now congressman) John Lind. Despite their political rivalry within their party, Johnson and Lind would make no effort against each other electorally.[2] Despite his popularity Johnson did not actually desire to be governor, later describing the nomination as "unsought and undesired."[3]

Despite an initially slow campaign, Johnson would be able to begin to gain a lead over Dunn, by convincing Republican supporters of Collins to switch and vote Democrat. Dunn, being more conservative than Johnson was unable to win these more progressive voters back. There were conservative democrats who supported Dunn, but not nearly enough to offset Johnson's lead.[4]

Results

1904 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic John Albert Johnson 147,992 48.71% +12.03%
Republican Robert C. Dunn 140,130 46.13% −11.40%
Prohibition Charles W. Dorsett 7,577 2.49% +0.36%
Public Ownership Jay E. Nash 5,810 1.91% +0.98%
Socialist Labor A. W. M. Anderson 2,293 0.76% −0.19%
Majority 7,862 2.58%
Turnout 303,802
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

See also

References

  1. ^ "DUNN ON THE FIRST BALLOT". June 30, 1904.
  2. ^ "JOHNSON SAYS HE'LL TAKE IT". August 26, 1904.
  3. ^ "DEMOCRATS INDORSE THE WHOLE STATE". September 5, 1906.
  4. ^ "TRY TO SAVE THE PIECES". October 15, 1904.


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