State House, District 16A, 1986 Election
Special
| Date: | December 22, 1986 |
| Cycle: | 1986 |
| Office: | State House |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 16A |
| Counties: | Benton, Morrison, Stearns |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Omann | Man | Independent-Republican | 2,704 | 50.41 | +0.89 |
| Carl F. Stich | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 2,656 | 49.52 |
Special election to the fill the vacancy due to the death of Independent-Republican Representative Ben Omann on November 17, 1986. This election was subject to a recount resulting in a gain of 27 votes for Omann and a loss of 21 votes for Stich. The State Canvassing Board certified totals are reflected above.
Omann was a resident of St. Stephen, college student, and son of Ben Omann.
Stich was a farmer and St. Wendell Township Supervisor.
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1987-1988 (p. 315).