State House, District 16A, 1970 Election
Primary Nonpartisan
| Date: | September 15, 1970 |
| Cycle: | 1970 |
| Office: | State House |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 16A |
| Counties: | Renville |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J. Simmons | Man | Nonpartisan | 1,744 | 42.79 | +24.73 |
| Ernest E. (Ernie) Schafer Incumbent | Man | Nonpartisan | 1,596 | 39.16 | +21.10 |
| John D. Larkin | Man | Nonpartisan | 736 | 18.06 |
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1971-1972 (p. 472).