The 2010 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 to elect the Minnesota State Auditor for a four-year term. Incumbent Rebecca Otto of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) was narrowly re-elected to a second term.
Candidates
Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Incumbent Rebecca Otto won endorsement at the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) convention.
Republican Party Former State Auditor Patricia Anderson earned the endorsement of the Republican Party of Minnesota at its state convention.
Green Party Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board member Annie Young ran as the Green Party candidate.
Grassroots Party Kenny Kalligher stood for election for the Grassroots Party.
Results Candidate Party Votes # % Rebecca Otto (incumbent) Democratic–Farmer–Labor 981,822 48.39 Patricia Anderson Republican 956,339 47.13 Annie Young Green 54,154 2.67 Kenny Kalligher Grassroots 35,548 1.75 Write-in — 1,224 0.06 Total 2,029,087 100.00 Valid votes 2,029,087 95.56 Blank votes 94,282 4.44 Turnout 2,123,369 55.81 Eligible voters 3,804,746
References
External links Minnesota Secretary of State - Elections & Voting