2014 Minnesota State Auditor election explained
| Election Name: | 2014 Minnesota State Auditor election |
| Country: | Minnesota |
| Flag Year: | 1983 |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2010 Minnesota State Auditor election |
| Previous Year: | 2010 |
| Election Date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Next Election: | 2018 Minnesota State Auditor election |
| Next Year: | 2018 |
| Image1: | File:Rebecca Otto.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Rebecca Otto |
| Party1: | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Popular Vote1: | 988,102 |
| Percentage1: | 51.51% |
| Map Size: | 280px |
| State Auditor |
| Before Party: | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| After Party: | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Nominee2: | Randy Gilbert |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 766,814 |
| Percentage2: | 39.98% |
The 2014 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on November 4, 2014, to elect the Minnesota State Auditor.
Incumbent Democratic–Farmer–Labor State Auditor Rebecca Otto ran for re-election to a third term in office. Primary elections were held on August 12, 2014. The Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) renominated Otto, the Republican Party nominated former Long Lake Mayor Randy Gilbert and the Independence Party nominated business owner Pat Dean.
Otto defeated Gilbert in the general election by a significant margin.
Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary
The Democratic–Farmer–Labor endorsement was made on May 31, 2014. Incumbent Rebecca Otto won the endorsement unopposed.[1]
Former Minority Leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives Matt Entenza filed to run on June 3, 2014, less than an hour before the filing deadline. His surprise entrance into the race encountered criticism from prominent DFLers.[2] [3] [4]
Candidates
Declared
Results
Republican primary
The Republican endorsement was made on May 30, 2014. Former Mayor of Long Lake Randy Gilbert, who was a candidate for State Auditor in 2010, won the endorsement unopposed.[6] [7]
Candidates
Nominee
- Randy Gilbert, former Mayor of Long Lake and candidate for State Auditor in 2010 (party endorsed)[8]
Results
Independence primary
The Independence Party endorsement was made on May 17, 2014. Pat Dean won the endorsement unopposed.[9]
Candidates
Nominee
- Pat Dean, business owner (party endorsed)[10]
Results
General election
Candidates
Results
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: DFLers endorse Otto for 3rd term as state auditor . https://archive.today/20140717205302/http://www.kare11.com/story/news/politics/2014/05/31/dflers-endorse-otto-for-3rd-term-as-state-auditor/9810265/ . dead . July 17, 2014 . . May 31, 2014 . July 15, 2014 .
- Web site: Entenza seeks fellow DFLer’s auditor seat . . June 3, 2014 . July 15, 2014 . Stassen-Berger, Rachel E..
- Web site: Entenza’s late move to take on Otto draws ire of DFL leaders . . June 4, 2014 . July 15, 2014 . Bierschbach, Briana.
- Web site: Entenza’s auditor bid riles DFLers . Politics in Minnesota . June 6, 2014 . July 15, 2014 . Nord, James.
- Web site: State Auditor Rebecca Otto to run for a third term . . August 20, 2013 . August 20, 2013 . Rachel E. Stassen-Berger.
- Web site: GOP backs Randy Gilbert for state auditor . . May 30, 2014 . July 15, 2014 . Richert, Catharine.
- Web site: Minnesota Republicans endorse Randy Gilbert for state auditor . . May 30, 2014 . July 15, 2014 . Bierschbach, Briana.
- Web site: Randy Gilbert gets out early in GOP bid for state auditor . . April 11, 2013 . August 20, 2013 . Brucato, Cyndy.
- Web site: Independence Party endorses Nicollet for governor; Terrell for U.S. Senate . . May 19, 2014 . July 15, 2014 . Kimball, Joe.
- Web site: Independence Party Endorses Candidates for Statewide Races . . May 18, 2014 . May 20, 2014 . Hart, Cassie.
- Web site: Auditor’s Race To Test Democratic Allegiances . . June 4, 2014 . July 15, 2014.
- Web site: 2014 State General Election Candidate Filings, Executive Offices . . June 26, 2014.
- Web site: Training tomorrow's weather warrior . . Observer . March 2005 . October 23, 2014 . 25.
- Web site: Libertarians endorse four at convention . Politics in Minnesota . April 28, 2014 . October 23, 2014 . Mosedale, Mike.
