Austin F. (A.F.) Teigen Candidate

Born: May 23, 1860
Nord-Fron, Østlandet
Oppland County
Norway
Resided: Kragero Township, Minnesota
Chippewa County
Death: January 29, 1956
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: People's; Republican; Nonpartisan; Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: Chippewa County Register of Deeds. State Representative: HD 18 (1913-1915); HD 24 (1915-1919).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1956-MN-007540). Norway Census, 1865. United States Census, 1920. Roseau County Times, May 22, 1908 (p. 1).
Photo of Austin F. Teigen
Photo of Austin F. Teigen
38th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital 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
06/16/1924 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Primary Farmer-Labor 21,123 12.13% Lost
11/03/1914 State House, District 24 General Nonpartisan 1,441 56.18% Won
11/05/1912 State House, District 18 General Republican 1,091 44.86% Won
11/08/1892 State House, District 43 General People's 1,775 10.88% Lost