Supreme Court Chief Justice, 1960 Election

General

Date: November 8, 1960
Cycle: 1960
Office: Supreme Court Chief Justice
State: Minnesota
District: Statewide
Candidate Gender Party Votes Percent Margin
Roger Dell Incumbent Man Nonpartisan 757,779 60.09 +20.17
Clifford F. Hansen Man Nonpartisan 503,389 39.91

Chief Justice Dell was reelected to a third term. Dell resigned effective January 26, 1962. Governor Elmer Andersen appointed Associate Justice Oscar Knutson to fill the vacancy on January 27, 1962.

Hansen was an attorney from Minneapolis and former assistant U.S. Attorney.

Sources

  • State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1961-1962 (p. 492).