Attorney General, 2018 Election
General
| Date: | November 6, 2018 |
| Cycle: | 2018 |
| Office: | Attorney General |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith M. Ellison | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 1,249,407 | 48.96 | +3.88 |
| Doug Wardlow | Man | Republican | 1,150,459 | 45.08 | |
| Noah Johnson | Man | Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis | 145,748 | 5.71 | |
| Tom Foley | Man | Write-In | 771 | 0.03 | |
| Bennett Martin Sukalski | Man | Write-In | 12 | 0.00 |
This was the most competitive election for the office since 1970 when DFLer Warren Spannaus won an open seat race against Robert Forsythe by 2.72 points.
Ellison was a six-term U.S. Representative (CD 05, 2007-2019) and Deputy Chair of the Democratic National Committee (2017-2018).
Wardlow was an attorney from Eagan and former state Representative (HD 38B, 2011-2013).
Johnson was a Minneapolis attorney.
Related Reports
- The Longest Partisan State Attorney General Streaks in the Nation (October 25, 2018)
- Keith Ellison Launches Rare Attorney General Bid by Minnesota Congressman (June 6, 2018)
- Help Wanted: Open Minnesota Constitutional Offices Abound in 2018 (October 12, 2017)
Sources
- Report of the State Canvassing Board, Office of Secretary of State, State of Minnesota, November 27, 2018 (p. 56-58). State of Minnesota Write-In Report, Office of Secretary of State, November 27, 2018 (p. 16-18).