Treasurer, 1948 Election
General
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Schmahl Incumbent | Man | Republican | 628,359 | 54.16 | +8.32 |
| George W. MacDonald | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 531,815 | 45.84 | |
| Arthur Erickson | Man | Write-In | 2 | 0.00 | |
| Henry W.S. Tillman | Man | Write-In | 1 | 0.00 |
Treasurer Schmahl was reelected for an 11th and final nonconsecutive term. Schmahl's 22 years in office is a state record.
MacDonald was a resident of Minneapolis, member of the Hennepin County CIO Council, and candidate for the 5th CD in 1952 and 1954.
Tillman was a resident of Virginia, city Treasurer of Virginia, former president of the Minnesota Finance Officers Association, and Republican candidate for Treasurer in 1946 and 1948.
Sources
- The Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota, 1949 (Abstract of Votes Polled for State Officers By Counties).