Auditor, 1990 Election
General
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Dayton | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 1,011,124 | 57.56 | +15.24 |
| Bob Heinrich | Man | Independent-Republican | 743,389 | 42.32 |
Dayton was a resident of Minneapolis, DFL nominee for U.S. Senate in 1982, former state Commissioner of Department of Economic Development (1983-1986), and state Commissioner of Department of Energy and Economic Development (1978). Dayton was later a DFL candidate for governor in 1998, U.S. Senator (2001-2007), and Governor (2011-2019).
Heinrich was a resident of Minnetonka and former City Manager of Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Sources
- Report of the State Canvassing Board, Office of Secretary of State, State of Minnesota, November 20, 1990 (p. 75-78).