1986 Minnesota State Auditor election

1986 Minnesota State Auditor election

4 November 1986
 
Nominee Arne Carlson John Dooley
Party Ind.-Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 747,219 608,913
Percentage 55.10% 44.90%

County results
Carlson:      50–60%      60–70%
Dooley:      50–60%      60–70%

State Auditor before election

Arne Carlson
Ind.-Republican

Elected State Auditor

Arne Carlson
Ind.-Republican

The 1986 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on 4 November 1986 in order to elect the State Auditor of Minnesota. Independent Republican nominee and incumbent State Auditor Arne Carlson defeated Democratic–Farmer–Labor nominee John Dooley.

As of 2025 this is the most recent election of which the incumbent Auditor won a third term.