Ansgar L. (A.L.) Almen Candidate

Born: March 8, 1887
New London, Minnesota
Kandiyohi County
United States
Resided: Balaton, Minnesota
Lyon County
Death: November 19, 1963
Gender: Man
Occupation: Teacher
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 13 (1935-1955).
Notes: Almen was an educator for 43 years in North Dakota (Hillsboro) and Minnesota (Lindstrom, Center City, Balaton). He was Superintendent of the Balaton School District from 1921-1953 and president of the Minnesota Education Association from 1948-1950.
Sources: The Minneapolis Star, November 20, 1963 (p. B12)
Photo of Ansgar A. Almen.
Photo of Ansgar A. Almen.
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 7 5
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1950 State Senate, District 13 General Nonpartisan 10,557 100.00% Won
11/05/1946 State Senate, District 13 General Nonpartisan 6,718 61.52% Won
11/03/1942 State Senate, District 13 General Nonpartisan 8,574 100.00% Won
11/08/1938 State Senate, District 13 General Nonpartisan 8,659 61.04% Won
11/06/1934 State Senate, District 13 General Nonpartisan 7,942 53.34% Won
06/16/1930 State Senate, District 13 Primary Nonpartisan 3,126 32.44% Lost
11/02/1926 State Senate, District 13 General Nonpartisan 5,720 49.82% Lost