Treasurer, 1936 Election
Primary Democrat
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray M. Lang | Man | Democrat | 75,623 | 65.93 | +31.87 |
| Ida McCabe Kayser | Woman | Democrat | 39,073 | 34.07 |
Lang was a resident of Alexandria and owner of a wholesale seed and feed business. He was the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 1938.
Kayser was a resident of St. Peter, Chair of the Nicollet County Democratic Committee, and party-endorsed candidate. Kayser was the first woman to appear on a primary or general election ballot for the office of Treasurer in Minnesota history.
Sources
- The Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota, 1937 (p. 205).