Supreme Court Chief Justice, 1964 Election

General

Date: November 3, 1964
Cycle: 1964
Office: Supreme Court Chief Justice
State: Minnesota
District: Statewide
Candidate Gender Party Votes Percent Margin
Oscar Knutson Incumbent Man Nonpartisan 1,213,583 100.00 +100.00

Knutson was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by Governor Elmer Andersen on January 27, 1962 following the resignation of Chief Justice Roger Dell on January 26, 1962. Knutson was a sitting Associate Justice of the Supreme Court at the time. He was elected without opposition.

Sources

  • State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1965-1966 (p. 414-416).