U.S. House, District 06, 1962 Election
Primary Republican
| Date: | September 11, 1962 |
| Cycle: | 1962 |
| Office: | U.S. House |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 06 |
| Counties: | Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Redwood, Renville, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Wright, Yellow Medicine |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert J. Odegard | Man | Republican | 27,781 | 63.71 | +27.42 |
| H. Carl (Herman) Andersen Incumbent | Man | Republican | 15,824 | 36.29 |
Andersen was the first congressman to lose a primary in Minnesota since Republican Oscar Youngdahl in the 5th CD in 1942.
Related Reports
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1963-1964 (p. 491).