George W. Karvonen Candidate

Born: August 12, 1913
Newton Township, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
United States
Resided: Deer Creek, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
Death: October 28, 1969
Gender: Man
Occupation: School superintendent
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 50 (1959-1963).
Notes: Karvonen served as School District Superintendent at Deer Creek, Hardwick, Hot, Underwood and Littlefork-Big Falls.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1969-MN-025955). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). The Minneapolis Star, October 30, 1969 (p. C3).
Photo of George W. Karvonen
Photo of George W. Karvonen
The Minneapolis Star, October 30, 1969 (p. C3).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 6 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1962 State House, District 55 General Nonpartisan 6,372 20.77% Lost
09/11/1962 State House, District 55 Primary Nonpartisan 1,669 16.93% Lost
11/08/1960 State House, District 50 General Nonpartisan 11,126 14.95% Won
11/04/1958 State House, District 50 General Nonpartisan 7,571 13.43% Won
11/06/1956 State House, District 50 General Nonpartisan 8,607 12.57% Lost
11/02/1954 State House, District 50 General Nonpartisan 6,316 10.88% Lost