State House, District 36B, 1978 Election

General

Date: November 7, 1978
Cycle: 1978
Office: State House
State: Minnesota
District: 36B
Counties: Carver, Scott
Candidate Gender Party Votes Percent Margin
Tom Rees Man Independent-Republican 6,289 47.89 +0.31
Ted L. Suss Incumbent Man Democratic-Farmer-Labor 6,248 47.58
Gene Thomas Kornder Man American 594 4.52

The election was subject to a recount which resulted in a gain of nine votes for Rees, a loss of 10 votes for Suss, and no change in the vote tally for Kornder. The State Canvassing Board certified totals are reflected above.

Sources

  • State of Minnesota General Election Results 1978, Office of Secretary of State (p. 116).