State House, District 20, 1956 Election
General
| Date: | November 6, 1956 |
| Cycle: | 1956 |
| Office: | State House |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 20 |
| Counties: | Dakota |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter K. Klaus | Man | Nonpartisan | 12,266 | 50.08 | +0.16 |
| Frank X. Gallagher Incumbent | Man | Nonpartisan | 12,226 | 49.92 |
This election was subject to a recount which narrowed Klaus' win to 17 votes. The tally above reflects the initial Dakota County Canvassing Board results. Gallagher was the manager of a Savage liquor store.
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1957-1958 (p. 646). The Minneapolis Star, December 19, 1956 (pg. 7).