Auditor, 2002 Election
Primary Independence
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Hutcheson | Man | Independence | 13,561 | 50.50 | +0.99 |
| Todd Paulson | Man | Independence | 13,294 | 49.50 |
Hutcheson was a resident of St. Joseph, retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, and program manager, planner, and systems analyst for Honeywell and Hughes Aircraft. He was the party-endorsed candidate.
Paulson was an attorney from Brooklyn Center.
Sources
- Report of the State Canvassing Board, Office of Secretary of State, State of Minnesota, September 17, 2002 (p. 120).