Treasurer, 1998 Election
Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Johnson | Woman | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 137,149 | 34.06 | +7.78 |
| Robert R. (Bob) Johnson | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 105,831 | 26.28 | |
| Betsy O'Berry | Woman | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 100,242 | 24.90 | |
| John Franzen | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 59,434 | 14.76 |
Johnson was a resident of Inver Grove Heights, chief aide to Treasurer Michael McGrath, and former Bloomington City Council member.
Johnson was a resident of Milaca, owner and operator of a dairy farm, math instructor, and candidate for Treasurer in 1990 and 1994.
O'Berry was a resident of Ramsey, accounting and chief financial officer of a hardware manufacturing and sales company, nominee for HD 50B in 1996 and HD 48B in 2002, and party-endorsed candidate.
Franzen was a retired barber from Oakdale, former Oakdale City Council member (1976-1979), and former Washington County Recorder (1979-1994).
Sources
- Minnesota Election Results 1998, Election Division, Secretary of State (p. 9).