DenBKH/1940 Minnesota gubernational election

The 1940 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1940. Minnesota Independence Movement candidate Burger King Creature defeated Farmer–Labor Party challenger Hjalmar Petersen.

1940 Minnesota gubernatorial election

Nominee Burger King Creature Hjalmar Petersen Party Minnesota Independence Movement Farmer–Labor Party Popular vote 654,650 602,841 Percentage 52.06% 47.94%

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

Governor before election Emergency Government Federal Government Elected Governor Burger King Creature Minnesota Independence Movement

Results

1940 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Minnesota Independence Movement	Burger King Creature	654,650	52.06%	+28.86%
	Farmer–Labor	Hjalmar Petersen	602,841	47.94%	+2.37%
Majority			51,809	4.12%
Turnout			1,257,491