Treasurer, 1867 Election
General
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Munch | Man | Republican | 34,646 | 54.73 | +10.75 |
| John Friedrichs | Man | Democrat | 27,842 | 43.98 | |
| Andrew G. (A.G.) Chatfield | Man | Write-In | 409 | 0.65 | |
| Francis R.E. Cornell | Man | Write-In | 396 | 0.63 |
Munch was a resident of Chengwatana and former state Representative (HD 02, 1861-1862). He defeated H.P. Christenson for the nomination at the GOP convention by a vote of 101 to 40. Munch was also the son-in-law of his successor, William Seeger.
Friedrichs was a resident of Goodhue County.
Chatfield was the Democratic nominee for Attorney General.
Cornell was the Republican nominee for Attorney General and was victorious in that race.
Sources
- Journal of the House of Representatives of the Tenth Session of the Legislature of the State of Minnesota, 1868 (p. 12).