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Andrew Nelson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1928
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Nelson213,734
Opponents777,050
1
Elections run

Andrew Nelson, a Democratic politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1928 governor election in Minnesota to Theodore Christianson, receiving 213,734 votes (21.38%).

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How many votes has Andrew Nelson received?

Andrew Nelson has received 213,734 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Andrew Nelson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1928GovernorMinnesotaLost213,73421.38%Theodore Christianson
Ernest Lundeen
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.