Attorney General, 1954 Election
Primary Republican
| Date: | September 14, 1954 |
| Cycle: | 1954 |
| Office: | Attorney General |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernhard LeVander | Man | Republican | 131,188 | 49.50 | +8.06 |
| Elmer R. Anderson | Man | Republican | 109,834 | 41.44 | |
| Forrest T. Anderson | Man | Republican | 24,024 | 9.06 |
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).
Elmer Anderson was an attorney in Minneapolis.
Forrest Anderson was a Grand Rapids attorney.
Sources
- The Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota, 1955 (p. 349).