Supreme Court Associate Justice, 1980 Election
General
| Date: | November 4, 1980 |
| Cycle: | 1980 |
| Office: | Supreme Court Associate Justice |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James C. Otis Incumbent | Man | Nonpartisan | 1,339,673 | 100.00 | +100.00 |
Associate Justice Otis was reelected to a fourth term without opposition. Otis resigned on September 1, 1982. Governor Al Quie appointed M. Jeanne Coyne to fill the vacancy effective September 1, 1982. Coyne was an attorney from Edina.
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1981-1982 (p. 469).