Treasurer, 1936 Election
General
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl (C.A.) Halverson | Man | Farmer-Labor | 468,713 | 43.79 | +1.64 |
| Julius Schmahl Incumbent | Man | Republican | 451,179 | 42.15 | |
| Ray M. Lang | Man | Democrat | 150,524 | 14.06 |
This marked the third consecutive election for the office decided by less than two points. Halverson's victory ended the Republican winning streak for the office of Treasurer at 30 cycles. Schmahl became the third Treasurer to lose their seat at the ballot box, joining Anti-Monopolist Edwin Van Dyke in 1875 and appointed Republican Edward Stark who lost the 1926 primary.
Halverson was a farmer from Revere and sitting state Representative (HD 10, 1933-1937).
Lang was a resident of Alexandria and owner of a wholesale seed and feed business. He was the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 1938.
Sources
- The Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota, 1937 (Abstract of Votes Polled for State Officers By Counties).