Attorney General, 1978 Election
Primary Independent-Republican
| Date: | September 12, 1978 |
| Cycle: | 1978 |
| Office: | Attorney General |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard A. Knutson | Man | Independent-Republican | 182,712 | 100.00 | +100.00 |
Knutson was a Burnsville attorney and state Senator (SD 53, 1973-1983; SD 38, 1981-1991) and former three-term state Representative (HD 12B, 1967-1973). He unsuccessfully sought the Independent-Republican endorsement for governor earlier in 1978.
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1979-1980 (p. 487).