11/03/1998 |
Treasurer
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General |
Carol Johnson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) won with 887,025 votes (45.39%) and a winning margin of +4.88
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Candidate |
Gender |
Party |
Votes |
Percent |
Carol Johnson
|
Woman |
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
887,025
|
45.39
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Kevin Knight
|
Man |
Republican |
791,723
|
40.52
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James (Jim) Dunlop
|
Man |
Reform |
235,109
|
12.03
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Mitchell Berg
|
Man |
Libertarian |
37,855
|
1.94
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This was the last election for Treasurer in Minnesota history. The office was abolished effective January 6, 2003 as per the passage of a 1998 constitutional amendment. The DFL won the last seven elections to the office since 1974.
Johnson was a resident of Inver Grove Heights, chief aide to Treasurer Michael McGrath, and former Bloomington City Council member.
Knight was a resident of Bloomington, sitting state Representative (HD 40B, 1994-1999), and cofounder of Citizens for Fiscal Responsibitliy.
Dunlop was a resident of St. Paul, fundraiser for Clear Water Action, former deputy state treasurer (1983-1987), former information officer in the state Auditor's office, DFL candidate for Auditor in 1986, and DFL candidate for Treasurer in 1994.
Berg was a resident of St. Paul and computer software design consultant.
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09/15/1998 |
Treasurer
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Primary |
Carol Johnson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) won with 137,149 votes (34.06%) and a winning margin of +7.78
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Candidate |
Gender |
Party |
Votes |
Percent |
Carol Johnson
|
Woman |
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
137,149
|
34.06
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Robert R. (Bob) Johnson
|
Man |
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
105,831
|
26.28
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Betsy O'Berry
|
Woman |
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
100,242
|
24.90
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John Franzen
|
Man |
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
59,434
|
14.76
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Johnson was a resident of Inver Grove Heights, chief aide to Treasurer Michael McGrath, and former Bloomington City Council member.
Johnson was a resident of Milaca, owner and operator of a dairy farm, math instructor, and candidate for Treasurer in 1990 and 1994.
O'Berry was a resident of Ramsey, accounting and chief financial officer of a hardware manufacturing and sales company, nominee for HD 50B in 1996 and HD 48B in 2002, and party-endorsed candidate.
Franzen was a retired barber from Oakdale, former Oakdale City Council member (1976-1979), and former Washington County Recorder (1979-1994).
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09/15/1998 |
Treasurer
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Primary |
James (Jim) Dunlop (Reform) won with 13,925 votes (100.00%) and a winning margin of +100.00
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Candidate |
Gender |
Party |
Votes |
Percent |
James (Jim) Dunlop
|
Man |
Reform |
13,925
|
100.00
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Dunlop was a resident of St. Paul, fundraiser for Clear Water Action, former deputy state treasurer (1983-1987), former information officer in the state Auditor's office, DFL candidate for Auditor in 1986, and DFL candidate for Treasurer in 1994.
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09/15/1998 |
Treasurer
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Primary |
Kevin Knight (Republican) won with 59,071 votes (47.27%) and a winning margin of +19.05
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Candidate |
Gender |
Party |
Votes |
Percent |
Kevin Knight
|
Man |
Republican |
59,071
|
47.27
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Joan Siers
|
Woman |
Republican |
35,272
|
28.23
|
Jual C. Carlson
|
Man |
Republican |
18,052
|
14.45
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David A.P. Anderson
|
Man |
Republican |
12,557
|
10.05
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Knight was a resident of Bloomington, sitting state Representative (HD 40B, 1994-1999), and cofounder of Citizens for Fiscal Responsibitliy.
Siers was a resident of North St. Paul, supervisor for U.S. West Communications, and candidate for Treasurer in 1994.
Carlson was a resident of Karlstad, worker in the audo parts industry, and a perennial candidate.
Anderson was a retail manager from Rosemount.
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11/08/1994 |
Treasurer
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General |
Michael McGrath (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) won with 779,658 votes (46.83%) and a winning margin of +1.23
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Candidate |
Gender |
Party |
Votes |
Percent |
Michael McGrath
Incumbent
|
Man |
Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
779,658
|
46.83
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James C. Olson
|
Man |
Independent-Republican |
759,255
|
45.61
|
Colleen Bonniwell
|
Woman |
Grassroots |
84,486
|
5.08
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Treasurer McGrath was reelected to a third term.
Olson was a resident of White Bear Lake and president of Midwest Markings.
Bonniwell was a homemaker from Cass Lake and Grassroots nominee for Treasurer in 1990. She was nominated by petition.
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