Secretary of State, 1978 Election
Primary Independent-Republican
| Date: | September 12, 1978 |
| Cycle: | 1978 |
| Office: | Secretary of State |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald W. (Jerry) Brekke | Man | Independent-Republican | 104,800 | 52.83 | +18.39 |
| Charles Stenvig | Man | Independent-Republican | 68,319 | 34.44 | |
| Kevin Forster | Man | Independent-Republican | 25,270 | 12.74 |
Brekke was a university professor, a former U.S. Defense Department official under Gerald Ford, GOP U.S. Senate nominee in 1976, and Independence nominee for the 2nd CD in 2000.
Stenvig was a former police officer and Mayor of Minneapolis (1969-1973, 1976-1977).
Forster was an assignment worker for Kelly Services from West St. Paul.
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1979-1980 (p. 487).