Gaylene Spolarich Candidate

Born: June 25, 1960
Resided: Palisade, Minnesota
Aitkin County
Death: --
Gender: Woman
Racial Minority: Native American (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa)
Occupation: Tribal government work, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: Mayor of Palisade.
Notes: Born Gayleen Marie Wilkie.
Sources: Minnesota Marriage Certificate Index (N-150). Duluth News-Tribune, "Indigenous Candidate Joins Field Seeking DFL Nomination in 8th Congressional District," February 21, 2020. ICT News, "6 Native Legislative Candidates Advance in Minnesota," August 12, 2020.
Photo of Gaylene Spolarich
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Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/2020 State House, District 10B General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 7,497 30.55% Lost