Earl B. Gustafson Candidate

Born: September 27, 1927
Duluth, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
United States
Resided: Duluth, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
Death: April 16, 2018
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II.
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 60 (1963-1967, 1969-1971). State Senator: SD 60 (1971-1973).
Notes: Gustafson was the father of State Representative Ben E. Gustafson (HD 07B, 1981-1985) and older brother of State Senator Jim Gustafson (SD 08, 1985-1993). Gustafson was also a Duluth Municipal Judge (1961-1962) and Minnesota Tax Court Judge (1973-1995).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1927-51888). Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 6, 2018 (p. B11).
Photo of Earl B. Gustafson
Photo of Earl B. Gustafson
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 7 7
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1970 State Senate, District 60 General Nonpartisan 7,551 60.90% Won
09/15/1970 State Senate, District 60 Primary Nonpartisan 4,109 53.68% Won
11/05/1968 State House, District 60 General Nonpartisan 8,754 29.51% Won
09/10/1968 State House, District 60 Primary Nonpartisan 4,162 27.15% Won
11/03/1964 State House, District 60 General Nonpartisan 9,346 31.21% Won
09/08/1964 State House, District 60 Primary Nonpartisan 4,085 28.05% Won
11/06/1962 State House, District 60 General Nonpartisan 6,864 32.70% Won