Treasurer, 1978 Election
General
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Lord Incumbent | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 771,683 | 51.42 | +8.52 |
| Rick Teske | Man | Independent-Republican | 643,868 | 42.90 | |
| Donald G. Hanson | Man | American | 85,183 | 5.68 |
Treasurer Lord was reelected to a second term.
Teske was a resident of Eagan, director of public affairs for the Minnesota Association of Commerce and Industry, and Independent-Republican nominee for HD 53A in 1976.
Hanson was a resident of Minneapois, member of the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation, candidatefor HD 39 in 1970, and Independent Conservative candidate for HD 54A in 1980.
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1979-1980 (p. 491).