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The1926 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on November 2, 1926, in order to elect thestate auditor of Minnesota.Republican nominee andincumbent state auditorRay P. Chase defeatedFarmer–Labor nominee Severin O. Tjosvold.[1]
On election day, November 2, 1926,Republican nomineeRay P. Chase won re-election by a margin of 195,617 votes against his opponentFarmer–Labor 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]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Ray P. Chase (incumbent) | 413,691 | 65.48 | |
| Farmer–Labor | Severin O. Tjosvold | 218,074 | 34.52 | |
| Total votes | 631,765 | 100.00 | ||
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