Ancher Nelsen
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- October 11, 1904
- Died
- November 30, 1992
- Age at death
- 88
- Home state
- Minnesota
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1956
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Nelsen685,196
Opponents731,180
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Elections run
Ancher Nelsen (1904–1992), a Republican politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 governor election in Minnesota to Orville Freeman, receiving 685,196 votes (48.18%).
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How many votes has Ancher Nelsen received?
Ancher Nelsen has received 685,196 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | GovernorMinnesota | Lost | 685,19648.18% | Orville Freeman |
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