Auditor, 1966 Election
General
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford King Incumbent | Man | Republican | 692,286 | 55.24 | +10.48 |
| Robert E. (R.E.) Hansen | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 560,945 | 44.76 |
Auditor King was reelected to a record 10th and final term. King resigned mid-term on March 6, 1969. He was succeeded by former state Representative William J. (Bill) O'Brien (HD 45, 1963-1967).
Hansen was an owner of an insurance agency in South St. Paul and former national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (1961-1962).
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1967-1968 (p. 383).