The 1984 Pennsylvania Auditor General election took place on November 6, 1984, to elect the Pennsylvania Auditor General. Incumbent Democratic Auditor Al Benedict was ineligible to seek a third term in office and instead ran for State Treasurer.
Democratic nominee and former U.S. Representative Don Bailey managed to beat Republican nominee and former Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission chairwoman Susan M. Shanaman, 51.0% to 47.6%. Bailey was the only Democratic nominee to win statewide that year.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Susan M. Shanaman, former chairwoman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Eliminated in primary Tom Swift, Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 6th district. Eleanor Jeane Thomas, retired book keeper and perennial candidate from Somerset County.
Withdrew after Republican State Committee convention Robert A. Rovner, former State Senator.
Results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Don Bailey, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 21st congressional district.
Eliminated in primary Frank Lucchino, Allegheny County controller.
Results
General election
Results
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