1957 Minneapolis mayoral election

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%.

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

Results

edit
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

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