The 1930 Minnesota lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1930. Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party candidate Henry M. Arens defeated Republican Party of Minnesota challenger John H. Hougen.

Results

1930 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Farmer–Labor Henry M. Arens 345,225 50.32% +25.36%
Republican John H. Hougen 326,751 47.63% -8.25%
Communist Arne Roine 14,089 2.05% n/a
Majority 18,474 2.69%
Turnout 686,065
Farmer–Labor gain from Republican Swing