The race was noted for the bitterness between the candidates. Hafer questioned Knoll's residency because she had been living in New York City and Knoll attacked Hafer's leadership as auditor general.[1] The enmity would result in Catherine Baker Knoll challenging Hafer for treasurer in 2000.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Mina Baker Knoll, accountant and daughter of incumbent treasurer Catherine Baker Knoll
On election day, Republican nominee Barbara Hafer won the election by a margin of 88,468 votes against her foremost opponent, Democratic nominee Mina Baker Knoll, thereby gaining control of the office for the Republicans.
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