The 1970 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on November 3, 1970, in order to elect the state auditor of Minnesota. Republican nominee Rolland Hatfield defeated Democratic–Farmer–Labor nominee Jon Wefald and Communist nominee Betty M. Smith.[1]

General election

On election day, November 3, 1970, Republican nominee Rolland Hatfield won the election by a margin of 9,731 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic–Farmer–Labor nominee Jon Wefald, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of state auditor. Hatfield was sworn in as the 12th state auditor of Minnesota on January 5, 1971.[2]

Results

Minnesota State Auditor election, 1970
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rolland Hatfield 654,074 49.89
Democratic (DFL) Jon Wefald 644,343 49.14
Communist Betty M. Smith 12,753 0.97
Total votes 1,311,170 100.00
Republican hold

References

  1. ↑ "Auditor, 1970 Election". electionarchives.lib.umn.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  2. ↑ "MN Auditor". ourcampaigns.com. April 9, 2004. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1970_Minnesota_State_Auditor_election