1926 Minnesota State Auditor election
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The 1926 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on November 2, 1926, in order to elect the state auditor of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent state auditor Ray P. Chase defeated FarmerâLabor nominee Severin O. Tjosvold.[1]
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November 2, 1926
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General election
On election day, November 2, 1926, Republican nominee Ray P. Chase won re-election by a margin of 195,617 votes against his opponent FarmerâLabor nominee Severin O. Tjosvold, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of state auditor. Chase was sworn in for his second term on January 3, 1927.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ray P. Chase (incumbent) | 413,691 | 65.48 | |
| FarmerâLabor | Severin O. Tjosvold | 218,074 | 34.52 | |
| Total votes | 631,765 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||