Elling K. (E.K.) Roverud Candidate

Born: November 2, 1852
Noderhov, Østlandet
Buskerud County
Norway
Resided: Caledonia, Minnesota
Houston County
Death: October 10, 1922
Gender: Man
Occupation: Editor and publisher, Caledonia Journal
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Houston County Auditor (1881-1886). State Senator: SD 01 (1895-1903).
Notes: Roverud came to the United States in 1867 locating at Spring Grove, Minnesota.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1922-MN-005156). Norway Census, 1865. United States Census, 1900. The Winona Republican-Herald, October 10, 1922 (p. 1).
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Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/16/1902 State Senate, District 01 Primary Republican 437 27.06% Lost
11/08/1898 State Senate, District 01 General Republican 1,356 57.07% Won
11/06/1894 State Senate, District 01 General Republican 1,800 60.04% Won