Anton (A.M.) Opsahl Candidate

Born: September 14, 1873
Tyristrand, Østlandet
Buskerud County
Norway
Resided: Brainerd, Minnesota
Crow Wing County
Death: October 27, 1935
Gender: Man
Occupation: Insurance agent
Political Party: Republican; Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Brainerd City Treasurer (12 years). Brainerd Alderman. State Representative: HD 53 (1929-1933).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1935-MN-003245). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). United States Census, 1930. The Minneapolis Star, October 28, 1935 (p. 4).
Photo of Anton Opsahl
Photo of Anton Opsahl
47th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 4 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1932 State House, District 53 General Nonpartisan 4,483 46.85% Lost
11/06/1930 State House, District 53 General Nonpartisan 5,280 62.95% Won
11/06/1928 State House, District 53 General Nonpartisan 4,476 50.25% Won
06/21/1920 Secretary of State Primary Republican 40,479 14.09% Lost