Christian K. (C.K.) Melby Candidate

Born: January 11, 1868
Rogne, Østlandet
Oppland County
Norway
Resided: Eidsvold Township, Minnesota
Lyon County
Death: December 13, 1936
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Lyon County Commissioner. State Representative: HD 17 (1907-1911).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1936-MN-008194). United States Census, 1910. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Christian K. Melby
Photo of Christian K. Melby
35th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 4 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1914 State Senate, District 13 General Nonpartisan 2,276 42.37% Lost
11/03/1908 State House, District 17 General Republican 3,501 33.31% Won
11/06/1906 State House, District 17 General Republican 3,306 48.02% Won
09/18/1906 State House, District 17 Primary Republican 2,829 34.47% Won