Attorney General, 1954 Election
General
| Date: | November 2, 1954 |
| Cycle: | 1954 |
| Office: | Attorney General |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles W. Lord | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 587,833 | 52.74 | +5.48 |
| Bernhard LeVander | Man | Republican | 526,761 | 47.26 |
Lord was an assistant U.S. Attorney in the Twin Cities.
LeVander practiced law in South St. Paul and was a former Assistant Chisago County Attorney. His older brother, Harold LeVander, later served as Governor (1967-1971).
Sources
- The Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota, 1955 (p. 534).