Treasurer, 1986 Election

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Date: November 4, 1986
Cycle: 1986
Office: Treasurer
State: Minnesota
District: Statewide
Candidate Gender Party Votes Percent Margin
Michael McGrath Man Democratic-Farmer-Labor 741,144 55.11 +11.28
John Drew Man Independent-Republican 589,507 43.83
Helen S. Kruth Woman Communist 13,817 1.03

McGrath was a business consultant from Bloomington.

Drew was a resident of St. Paul, former state Representative (HD 63B, 1979-1983), sitting St. Paul City Council member (1984-1988), and party-endorsed candidate.

Kruth was a resident of Minneapolis, candidate for Auditor in 1978, and candidate for Treasurer in 1982. She was nominated by petition.

Sources

  • Report of the State Canvassing Board, Office of Secretary of State, State of Minnesota, November 18, 1986 (p. 47).