Treasurer, 1948 Election
Primary Republican
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Schmahl Incumbent | Man | Republican | 246,138 | 72.25 | +62.26 |
| Conrad Swanson | Man | Republican | 34,028 | 9.99 | |
| Henry W.S. Tillman | Man | Republican | 31,492 | 9.24 | |
| Edward N. Thielen | Man | Republican | 29,026 | 8.52 |
Treasurer Schmahl was renominated in his campaign for an 11th nonconsecutive term.
Swanson was a resident and former Mayor of North St. Paul, business manager of the Riverview Commercial Club, and candidate for SD 41 in 1950.
Tillman was a resident of Virginia, city Treasurer of Virginia, and former president of the Minnesota Finance Officers Association.
Thielen was a resident of Minneapolis and Deputy Treasurer of Hennepin County.
Sources
- The Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota, 1949 (p. 171).