1898 Minnesota State Auditor election
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The 1898 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on November 8, 1898, in order to elect the state auditor of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent state auditor Robert C. Dunn defeated Democratic nominee George N. Lamphere, Prohibition nominee Delburt U. Weld and Midroad-Populist nominee Charles H. Hopkins.[1]
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November 8, 1898
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General election
On election day, November 8, 1898, Republican nominee Robert C. Dunn won re-election by a margin of 46,754 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee George N. Lamphere, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of state auditor. Dunn was sworn in for his second term on January 3, 1899.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert C. Dunn (incumbent) | 139,241 | 56.90 | |
| Democratic | George N. Lamphere | 92,487 | 37.80 | |
| Prohibition | Delburt U. Weld | 7,747 | 3.17 | |
| Populist | Charles H. Hopkins | 5,226 | 2.13 | |
| Total votes | 244,701 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||