The election for this seat was for a six-year term.
Republicans won their 25th consecutive seat to the office of Railroad / Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner.
Commissioner Matson was reelected to a third term.
Johnson was a resident of Hibbing, disabled war veteran, Farmer-Labor candidate for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner in 1932 and 1934, candidate for SD 60 in 1940's special election, and nominee for SD 60 in 1952.
Blomquist was a resident of Newport and Republican candidate for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner in 1924.
Maki was a resident of Minneapolis and nominated by petition.