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The1986 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on 4 November 1986 in order to elect theState Auditor of Minnesota.Independent Republican nominee andincumbent State AuditorArne Carlson defeatedDemocratic–Farmer–Labor nominee John Dooley.[1]
As of 2025 this is the most recent election of which the incumbent Auditor won a third term.
On election day, 4 November 1986,Independent Republican nomineeArne Carlson won re-election by a margin of 138,306 votes against his opponentDemocratic–Farmer–Labor nominee John Dooley, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of state auditor. Carlson was sworn in for his third term on 3 January 1987.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Ind.-Republican | Arne Carlson (incumbent) | 747,219 | 55.10 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | John Dooley | 608,913 | 44.90 | |
| Total votes | 1,356,132 | 100.00 | ||
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