Supreme Court Chief Justice, 1964 Election
General
| Date: | November 3, 1964 |
| Cycle: | 1964 |
| Office: | Supreme Court Chief Justice |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Knutson Incumbent | Man | Nonpartisan | 1,213,583 | 100.00 | +100.00 |
Knutson was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by Governor Elmer Andersen on January 27, 1962 following the resignation of Chief Justice Roger Dell on January 26, 1962. Knutson was a sitting Associate Justice of the Supreme Court at the time. He was elected without opposition.
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1965-1966 (p. 414-416).