State House, District 09B, 1978 Election

General

Date: November 7, 1978
Cycle: 1978
Office: State House
State: Minnesota
District: 09B
Counties: Clay, Otter Tail, Wilkin
Candidate Gender Party Votes Percent Margin
Merlyn Valan Man Independent-Republican 5,760 50.05 +0.10
Keith Langseth Incumbent Man Democratic-Farmer-Labor 5,749 49.95

The election was subject to a recount which resulted in a gain of two votes for Valan and a gain of six votes for Langseth. The State Canvassing Board certified totals are reflected above.

Sources

  • State of Minnesota General Election Results 1978, Office of Secretary of State (p. 50).