Stafford King Candidate

Born: October 27, 1893
Fair Haven Township, Minnesota
Stearns County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: August 21, 1970
Gender: Man
Occupation: Chairman, Conservation Commission of the Minnesota Department of the American Legion
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Minnesota Auditor (1931-1969).
Notes: King retired from his seat on March 7, 1969 and was named "State Auditor Emeritus" by a legislative resolution.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1970-MN-022263). World War I Draft Registration Card (undated). The Minneapolis Star, April 25, 1930 (p. 15). La Crosse Tribune (La Crosse, Wisconsin), March 10, 1969 (p. 3).
Photo of Stafford King
Photo of Stafford King
65th Minnesota Legislative Manual.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
3 19 15
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1966 Auditor General Republican 692,286 55.24% Won
09/13/1966 Auditor Primary Republican 267,444 100.00% Won
11/06/1962 Auditor General Republican 658,111 54.03% Won
09/11/1962 Auditor Primary Republican 272,150 100.00% Won
11/04/1958 Auditor General Republican 574,600 51.19% Won
09/09/1958 Auditor Primary Republican 222,734 100.00% Won
11/02/1954 Auditor General Republican 567,405 50.62% Won
09/14/1954 Auditor Primary Republican 206,444 100.00% Won
09/09/1952 Governor Primary Republican 102,823 26.17% Lost
11/07/1950 Auditor General Republican 627,754 62.81% Won
11/02/1948 Governor General Write-In 8 0.00% Lost
11/02/1948 U.S. Senate General Write-In 1 0.00% Lost
09/14/1948 Governor Primary Republican 148,636 39.84% Lost
11/05/1946 Auditor General Republican 526,776 61.68% Won
11/03/1942 Auditor General Republican 483,416 69.59% Won
11/08/1938 Auditor General Republican 616,145 57.42% Won
11/06/1934 Auditor General Republican 380,302 38.76% Won
11/06/1930 Auditor General Republican 385,406 53.24% Won
06/16/1930 Auditor Primary Republican 135,910 32.94% Won