Attorney General, 1956 Election
Primary Republican
| Date: | September 11, 1956 |
| Cycle: | 1956 |
| Office: | Attorney General |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Kennedy | Man | Republican | 128,965 | 46.38 | +22.63 |
| Earl L. Johnson | Man | Republican | 66,050 | 23.75 | |
| Henry W. Haverstock | Man | Republican | 51,400 | 18.49 | |
| Al R. (A.R.) Johanson | Man | Republican | 31,632 | 11.38 |
Kennedy was a resident of St. Louis Park, former Assistant Hennepin County Attorney, and former state Representative (HD 51, 1953-1955).
Johnson was a resident of Minneapolis, 11th Ward Alderman, and nominee for HD 35 in 1964.
Haverstock was an attorney from Minneapolis.
Johanson was an attorney from Wheaton and former state Senator (SD 48, 1943-1955). Johanson dropped out of the race on August 20, 1956 due to ill health.
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1957-1958 (p. 527).