1922 Minnesota State Auditor election
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The 1922 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on November 7, 1922, in order to elect the state auditor of Minnesota. Republican nominee Ray P. Chase defeated FarmerâLabor nominee Eliza Evans Deming and Democratic nominee John E. Casey.[1]
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November 7, 1922
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General election
On election day, November 7, 1922, Republican nominee Ray P. Chase won the election by a margin of 61,176 votes against his foremost opponent FarmerâLabor nominee Eliza Evans Deming, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of state auditor. Chase was sworn in as the 9th state auditor of Minnesota on January 3, 1923.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ray P. Chase | 315,089 | 49.14 | |
| FarmerâLabor | Eliza Evans Deming | 253,913 | 39.60 | |
| Democratic | John E. Casey | 72,157 | 11.26 | |
| Total votes | 641,159 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||