Treasurer, 1960 Election
Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad H. Hammar | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 184,336 | 68.05 | +36.11 |
| Bill O. Kjeldahl | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 86,536 | 31.95 |
Hammar was a farmer from St. James and the party-endorsed candidate. He was also an agricultural economist, former professor at the Univeristy of Missouri, and DFL nominee for the 2nd CD in 1958 and 1962.
Kjeldahl was a resident of Fergus Falls, former assistant to U.S. Representative Coya Knutson, and candidate for the 7th CD in 1962, 1964, 1978, 1982, 1986, and 1988.
Sources
- Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1961-1962 (p. 463).