Edward John Thye
★ Governor
- Born
- April 26, 1896
- Died
- August 28, 1969
- Age at death
- 73
- Home state
- Minnesota
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1944
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Thye701,185
Opponents430,132
1
Elections run
Edward John Thye (1896–1969), a Republican politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1944 governor election in Minnesota with 701,185 votes (61.59%), defeating Byron G. Allen.
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How many votes has Edward John Thye received?
Edward John Thye has received 701,185 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | GovernorMinnesota | Won | 701,18561.59% | Byron G. Allen |
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