Governor, 1932 Election
Primary Republican
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earle Brown | Man | Republican | 187,215 | 73.77 | +47.54 |
| Franklin F. Ellsworth | Man | Republican | 66,559 | 26.23 |
Brown was a resident of Brooklyn Center, former Hennepin County Sheriff (1920-1929, 1943-1947), and Chief Patrol Officer of the Minnesota Highway Patrol (1929-1932).
Ellsworth was an attorney from St. James, former Watonwan County prosecuting attorney (1905-1909), former U.S. Representative (CD 02, 1915-1921), and candidate for Governor in 1920, 1922, and 1924.
Sources
- The Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota, 1933 (p. 189).