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).