Peter M. Ringdal

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
January 1, 1861
Died
October 9, 1934
Age at death
73
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1912
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ringdal99,659
Opponents218,788
1
Elections run

Peter M. Ringdal (1861–1934), a Democratic politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1912 governor election in Minnesota to Adolph Olson Eberhart, receiving 99,659 votes (31.3%).

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How many votes has Peter M. Ringdal received?

Peter M. Ringdal has received 99,659 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter M. Ringdal’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1912GovernorMinnesotaLost99,65931.3%Adolph Olson Eberhart
Paul V. Collins

Engebret E. Lobeck

David Morgan
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q111229359). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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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.