Auditor, 1970 Election
Primary Republican
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolland F. Hatfield | Man | Republican | 156,047 | 68.37 | +36.74 |
| Kenneth E. Pettijohn | Man | Republican | 72,187 | 31.63 |
Hatfield was a resident of Roseville, former state Tax Commissioner, and Commissioner of Administration.
Pettijohn was a resident of Minneapolis, Hennepin County Treasurer, and the party-endorsed candidate.
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1971-1972 (p. 466).