Treasurer, 1948 Election
Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George W. MacDonald | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 103,316 | 51.08 | +2.17 |
| Arthur O. Eriksen | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 98,935 | 48.92 |
MacDonald was a resident of Minneapolis, member of the Hennepin County CIO Council, and candidate for the 5th CD in 1952 and 1954. MacDOnald was endorsed by the Progressive, pro-Wallace wing of the DFL party.
Eriksen was a real estate dealer from St. Paul and candidate for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner in 1950's special election. He was endorsed by the establishment Truman-Humphrey wing of the DFL party.
Sources
- The Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota, 1949 (p. 175).