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The1950 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1950.Republican Party of Minnesota candidateLuther Youngdahl defeatedMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party challengerHarry H. Peterson.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Luther Youngdahl (incumbent) | 635,800 | 60.75% | +7.59% | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Harry H. Peterson | 400,637 | 38.28% | −6.79% | |
| Industrial Government | Vernon Campbell | 10,195 | 0.97% | +0.43% | |
| Majority | 235,163 | 22.47% | |||
| Turnout | 1,046,632 | ||||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
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