Arne Carlson Candidate

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Born: September 24, 1934
New York City, New York
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: --
Gender: Man
Occupation: Executive Director, Alfred Adler Institute of Minnesota
Military Service: U.S. Army.
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus); Republican; Independent-Republican
Offices Held: Minneapolis Park Board. Minneapolis Alderman: Ward 12 (1965-1966). State Representative: HD 36 (1971-1973); HD 58B (1973-1979). Minnesota Auditor (1979-1991). Minnesota Governor (1991-1999).
Notes: Carlson was removed from office in July 1965 by a Hennepin District Judge on campaign corruption charges by former Alderman Dick Franson who Carlson had unseated. However, the Minnesota Supreme Court sided with Carlson's appeal and restored him to the seat in October 1965. Carlson ran for Mayor of Minneapolis in 1967 but was defeated by DFL incumbent Arthur Naftalin.
Sources: Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. The Minneapolis Star, July 16, 1965 (p. 1). Winona Daily News, October 29, 1965 (p. 1).
Photo of Arne Carlson
Photo of Arne Carlson
68th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
3 17 16
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1994 Governor General Independent-Republican 1,094,165 61.97% Won
09/13/1994 Governor Primary Independent-Republican 321,084 66.51% Won
11/06/1990 Governor General Independent-Republican 895,988 49.59% Won
09/11/1990 Governor Primary Independent-Republican 108,446 31.63% Lost
11/04/1986 Auditor General Independent-Republican 747,219 55.09% Won
09/09/1986 Auditor Primary Independent-Republican 170,278 100.00% Won
11/02/1982 Auditor General Independent-Republican 932,925 54.81% Won
09/14/1982 Auditor Primary Independent-Republican 267,861 100.00% Won
11/07/1978 Auditor General Independent-Republican 773,150 51.83% Won
09/12/1978 Auditor Primary Independent-Republican 181,261 100.00% Won
11/02/1976 State House, District 58B General Independent-Republican 7,466 51.97% Won
11/05/1974 State House, District 58B General Republican 5,097 59.51% Won
09/10/1974 State House, District 58B Primary Republican 999 100.00% Won
11/07/1972 State House, District 58B General Nonpartisan 7,454 55.49% Won
09/12/1972 State House, District 58B Primary Nonpartisan 1,666 39.01% Won
11/03/1970 State House, District 36 General Nonpartisan 7,167 30.94% Won
09/15/1970 State House, District 36 Primary Nonpartisan 3,302 34.60% Won

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