August Omtvedt Candidate

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Born: August 31, 1881
Holla, Østlandet
Telemark County
Norway
Resided: Two Harbors, Minnesota
Lake County
Death: November 25, 1953
Gender: Man
Occupation: Grocery store merchant
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: Two Harbors City Councilor. Mayor of Two Harbors. Lake County Commissioner. State Representative: HD 57 (1937-1939, 1941-1953).
Notes: Omtvedt came to Two Harbors in 1901.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1953-MN-030918). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). Norway Census, 1900. United States Census, 1940. Minneapolis Morning Tribune, November 26, 1953 (p. 35).
Photo of August Omtvedt
Photo of August Omtvedt
54th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 14 12
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1952 State House, District 57 General Nonpartisan 2,633 45.27% Lost
09/09/1952 State House, District 57 Primary Nonpartisan 1,044 31.62% Won
11/07/1950 State House, District 57 General Nonpartisan 2,527 59.01% Won
09/12/1950 State House, District 57 Primary Nonpartisan 1,426 57.06% Won
11/02/1948 State House, District 57 General Nonpartisan 2,596 50.63% Won
09/14/1948 State House, District 57 Primary Nonpartisan 1,016 29.42% Won
11/05/1946 State House, District 57 General Nonpartisan 2,307 55.39% Won
07/08/1946 State House, District 57 Primary Nonpartisan 883 35.10% Won
11/07/1944 State House, District 57 General Nonpartisan 3,656 100.00% Won
11/03/1942 State House, District 57 General Nonpartisan 1,988 57.13% Won
11/05/1940 State House, District 57 General Nonpartisan 2,663 54.13% Won
11/08/1938 State House, District 57 General Nonpartisan 2,184 45.17% Lost
11/03/1936 State House, District 57 General Nonpartisan 2,342 52.84% Won
06/15/1936 State House, District 57 Primary Nonpartisan 573 19.42% Won