1956 Minnesota Secretary of State election

1956 Minnesota Secretary of State election

November 6, 1956
 
Nominee Joseph L. Donovan C. Elmer Anderson
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Popular vote 723,739 670,278
Percentage 51.92% 48.08%

County results
Donovan:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Anderson:      50–60%      60–70%

Secretary of State before election

Joseph L. Donovan
Democratic (DFL)

Elected Secretary of State

Joseph L. Donovan
Democratic (DFL)

The 1956 Minnesota Secretary of State election was held on Tuesday November 6, to elect the Minnesota Secretary of State. Democratic–Farmer–Labor candidate and incumbent Minnesota secretary of state Joseph L. Donovan defeated Republican candidate and former governor of Minnesota. C. Elmer Anderson.