Auditor, 1918 Election
General
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob A.O. (J.A.O.) Preus Incumbent | Man | Republican | 214,278 | 62.77 | +36.57 |
| Larke (L.W.) Huntley | Man | Democrat | 89,433 | 26.20 | |
| Fremont R. McManigal | Man | National | 37,657 | 11.03 |
Auditor Preus was reelected to a second term by the largest margin at this point in Minnesota history (besting Samuel Iverson's 35.59-point win in 1910) and the second largest of all time. Preus did not complete his term, resigning in January 1921 after winning the 1920 gubernatorial election.
Huntley was a resident of Grand Rapids.
McManigal was a resident of St. Paul and employee of the musical instrument company W.J. Dyer & Bro.
Sources
- Wilmar Tribune, November 20, 1918 (p. 4).