Treasurer, 1946 Election
Primary Republican
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Schmahl Incumbent | Man | Republican | 261,258 | 69.07 | +55.68 |
| Henry W.S. Tillman | Man | Republican | 50,643 | 13.39 | |
| Edward N. Thielen | Man | Republican | 41,521 | 10.98 | |
| Jerry T. Schwab | Man | Republican | 24,814 | 6.56 |
Treasurer Schmahl was renominated in his campaign for a 10th nonconsecutive term.
Tillman was a resident of Virginia, city Treasurer of Virginia, former president of the Minnesota Finance Officers Association, and candidate for Treasurer in 1948.
Thielen was a resident of Minneapolis, Deputy Treasurer of Hennepin County, and candidate for Treasurer in 1948.
Schwab was a resident of Minneapolis, former president of the Minnesota Drivers' Safety League, and World War II veteran.
Sources
- The Winona Daily News, July 18, 1946 (p. 7).