Treasurer, 1944 Election
General
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Schmahl Incumbent | Man | Republican | 684,218 | 62.53 | +25.06 |
| Albert H. (A.H.) Kleffman | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 409,979 | 37.47 |
Treasurer Schmahl was reelected to a ninth nonconsecutive term. This was the third general election matchup between Schmahl and Kleffman (also 1932, 1934).
Kleffman was a resident of Hibbing, former state Representative (HD 60, 1921-1925), Farmer-Labor candidate for the 8th CD in 1924, nominee for SD 60 in 1930, and Farmer-Labor nominee for Treasurer in 1932 and 1934.
Sources
- The Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota, 1945 (Abstract of Votes Polled for State Officers By Counties).