1984 Pennsylvania State Treasurer election
November 6, 1984
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Dwyer: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Benedict: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1984 Pennsylvania State Treasurer election took place on November 6, 1984, to elect the Treasurer of Pennsylvania.
In the midst of a scandal, which included allegations of bribes, sexual favors and a secret Swiss bank account, incumbent Republican Treasurer R. Budd Dwyer won re-election to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee and Auditor General Al Benedict.
In the years following the election, both Dwyer and Benedict would be convicted on federal corruption charges. Benedict was convicted of racketeering and tax fraud charges and was sentenced to six years in prison, serving two years, while Dwyer was convicted of bribery charges, but committed suicide during a press conference before he was sentenced.