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October 11, 1934
The Sauk Centre Herald
Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota
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Martin Nelson leads statewide straw vote for governor with 52,400 votes from 24 newspapers' poll sent to 335,000 auto owners. Governor Olson second at 35,756, John Regan third at 31,631. In Stearns County, Regan leads with 683, Nelson 429, Olson 259. Distinct from United Minnesota Voters' poll.
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Nelson Leads in Daily Straw Vote
Regan Runs High in Stearns County, with Republican Leader Second in Race
Martin Nelson, republican candidate for governor, is leading in the poll conducted by 24 daily newspapers of the state, with a total vote of 52,400. Governor Olson is second with a count of 35,756, and John Regan is running third with 31,631 votes.
In Stearns County Mr. Regan has 683 votes, while Martin Nelson is trailing with 429 and Gov. Olson has 259.
The ballots have been sent to 335,000 automobile owners. This is not the same straw vote, as is being conducted by the United Minnesota Voters. The latter ballot is only for the purpose of learning whether Nelson or Regan is the stronger candidate. In the latter poll ballots were only sent to those who are members of the United Voters, or those who are now enrolling.
Regan Runs High in Stearns County, with Republican Leader Second in Race
Martin Nelson, republican candidate for governor, is leading in the poll conducted by 24 daily newspapers of the state, with a total vote of 52,400. Governor Olson is second with a count of 35,756, and John Regan is running third with 31,631 votes.
In Stearns County Mr. Regan has 683 votes, while Martin Nelson is trailing with 429 and Gov. Olson has 259.
The ballots have been sent to 335,000 automobile owners. This is not the same straw vote, as is being conducted by the United Minnesota Voters. The latter ballot is only for the purpose of learning whether Nelson or Regan is the stronger candidate. In the latter poll ballots were only sent to those who are members of the United Voters, or those who are now enrolling.
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Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Straw Vote
Governor Race
Martin Nelson
John Regan
Governor Olson
Stearns County
Political Poll
What entities or persons were involved?
Martin Nelson
Governor Olson
John Regan
Where did it happen?
Stearns County, Minnesota
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Key Persons
Martin Nelson
Governor Olson
John Regan
Location
Stearns County, Minnesota
Story Details
Martin Nelson leads in statewide straw vote by 24 newspapers with 52,400 votes; Olson second at 35,756; Regan third at 31,631. In Stearns County, Regan leads with 683, Nelson 429, Olson 259. Poll sent to 335,000 auto owners, distinct from United Minnesota Voters' poll focused on Nelson vs. Regan.