State House, District 13, 1956 Election
General
| Date: | November 6, 1956 |
| Cycle: | 1956 |
| Office: | State House |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 13 |
| Counties: | Lyon |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James (Dr. J.J.) Kelly | Man | Nonpartisan | 4,909 | 50.01 | +0.02 |
| Ralph R. Madden Incumbent | Man | Nonpartisan | 4,907 | 49.99 |
This election was subject to a recount. Kelly won the recount after a 100-vote error in a Marshall precinct was discovered in his favor. The tally above reflects the original canvassing board results.
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1957-1958 (p. 646). The Winona Daily News, December 13, 1956 (pg. 24).