1957 Minneapolis mayoral election

1957 Minneapolis mayoral election

← 1955 June 11, 1957 (1957-06-11) 1959 →
 
Candidate P. Kenneth Peterson Eric G. Hoyer
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 67,045 60,389
Percentage 52.61% 47.39%

Mayor before election

Eric G. Hoyer
Nonpartisan

Elected Mayor

P. Kenneth Peterson
Nonpartisan

The 1957 Minneapolis mayoral election was held on Tuesday June 11, 1957, with P. Kenneth Peterson defeating Eric G. Hoyer for reelection. Peterson defeated Hoyer 52.61% to 47.39%.

Results

1957 Minneapolis mayoral election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan P. Kenneth Peterson 67,045 52.61%
Nonpartisan Eric G. Hoyer (incumbent) 60,389 47.39%
Total votes 127,434 100%

References

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - Minneapolis Mayor Race - June 11, 1957". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2024-12-10.