Governor, 1994 Election
Primary Independent-Republican
| Candidate | Gender | Running mate | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arne Carlson Incumbent | Man | Joanne Benson (Woman) | Independent-Republican | 321,084 | 66.51 | +33.02 |
| Allen Quist | Man | Doug McFarland (Man) | Independent-Republican | 161,670 | 33.49 |
Governor Carlson was renominated but Lieutenant Governor Joanell Dyrstad opted to run for U.S. Senate. Benson was a professor from St. Cloud and state Senator (SD 17, 1991-1993; SD 16, 1993-1995).
Quist was a farmer from Saint Peter and former state Representative (HD 23B, 1983-1989); McFarland was a law professor from Arden Hills.
Sources
- Minnesota Election Results 1994, Election Division, Secretary of State (p. 6).