Elmer Austin Benson
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Elmer Austin Benson (September 22, 1895–March 13, 1985) was an American politician from Minnesota. He was appointed to the United States Senate on December 27, 1935 after the death of Thomas D. Schall and served until November 3, 1936. He was elected the 24th Governor of Minnesota in 1936, by the largest margin in Minnesota history. He served as governor from January 4, 1937 to January 2, 1939. He lost his bid for reelection in 1938. He was a member of the Farmer-Labor Party. His defeat by a record margin in 1938 is seen as the end of the Farmer-Labor Party, and progressive politics in Minnesota.
| Preceded by: Thomas D. Schall | U.S. Senator from Minnesota 1935 – 1936 | Succeeded by: Guy V. Howard |
| Preceded by: Hjalmar Petersen | Governor of Minnesota 1937 – 1939 | Succeeded by: Harold Stassen |