1966 Minnesota gubernatorial election

1966 Minnesota gubernatorial election

← 1962 November 8, 1966 1970 →
 
Nominee Harold LeVander Karl Rolvaag
Party Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 680,593 607,943
Percentage 52.55% 46.94%

County results

LeVander:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Rolvaag:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Karl Rolvaag
Democratic (DFL)

Elected Governor

Harold LeVander
Republican

The 1966 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1966. Republican Party of Minnesota challenger Harold LeVander defeated Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party incumbent Karl Rolvaag. Sandy Keith unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination.