Attorney General, 1954 Election

Primary Republican

Date: September 14, 1954
Cycle: 1954
Office: Attorney General
State: Minnesota
District: Statewide
Candidate Gender Party Votes Percent Margin
Bernhard LeVander Man Republican 131,188 49.50 +8.06
Elmer R. Anderson Man Republican 109,834 41.44
Forrest T. Anderson Man Republican 24,024 9.06

LeVander practiced law in South St. Paul and was a former Assistant Chisago County Attorney. His older brother, Harold LeVander, later served as Governor (1967-1971).

Elmer Anderson was an attorney in Minneapolis.

Forrest Anderson was a Grand Rapids attorney.

Sources

  • The Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota, 1955 (p. 349).