Secretary of State, 1918 Election
General
| Date: | November 5, 1918 |
| Cycle: | 1918 |
| Office: | Secretary of State |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Schmahl Incumbent | Man | Republican | 218,414 | 63.21 | +26.41 |
| Edward Indrehus | Man | Democrat | 127,145 | 36.79 |
Secretary of State Schmahl was reelected to a state record seventh and final term.
Indrehus was a state Representative (HD 45, 1915-1919) from Foley, Democratic candidate for Governor in 1920, and Democratic nominee for Governor in 1922 and 1930.
Sources
- Wilmar Tribune, November 20, 1918 (p. 4).