1942 Minnesota State Auditor election
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The 1942 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on November 3, 1942, in order to elect the state auditor of Minnesota. Republican nominee and incumbent state auditor Stafford King defeated Democratic nominee W. L. Kelly.[1]
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November 3, 1942
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General election
On election day, November 3, 1942, Republican nominee Stafford King won re-election by a margin of 272,166 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee W. L. Kelly, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of state auditor. King was sworn in for his fourth term on January 4, 1943.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stafford King (incumbent) | 483,416 | 69.59 | |
| Democratic | W. L. Kelly | 211,250 | 30.41 | |
| Total votes | 694,666 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||