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1959 Minneapolis mayoral election

← 1957 June 9, 1959 (1959-06-09) 1961 →
 
Candidate P. Kenneth Peterson Gerald R. Dillon
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 66,827 50,098
Percentage 57.15% 42.85%

Mayor before election

P. Kenneth Peterson
Nonpartisan

Elected Mayor

P. Kenneth Peterson
Nonpartisan

The 1959 Minneapolis mayoral election was held on Tuesday June 9, 1959, with incumbent P. Kenneth Peterson being re-elected with 57.2 percent of the vote.

Results

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1959 Minneapolis mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan P. Kenneth Peterson 66,827 57.15%
Nonpartisan Gerald R. Dillon 50,098 42.85%
Total votes 116,925 100%

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - Minneapolis Mayor Race - June 09, 1959". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2024-12-10.