Joanell M. Dyrstad Candidate

Born: October 15, 1942
Saint James, Minnesota
Watonwan County
United States
Resided: Red Wing, Minnesota
Goodhue County
Death: --
Gender: Woman
Occupation: Co-owner, Red Wing Corner Drug
Political Party: Independent-Republican
Offices Held: Mayor of Red Wing (1985-1991). Minnesota Lieutenant Governor (1991-1995).
Notes: Born Joanell Margaret Sletta.
Sources: Minnesota Birth Certificate Index. St. Cloud Times, December 28, 1990 (p. B1).
Photo of Joanell Dyrstad
Photo of Joanell Dyrstad
St. Cloud Times, December 28, 1990 (p. B1).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 3 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/13/1994 U.S. Senate Primary Independent-Republican 163,205 35.17% Lost
11/06/1990 Governor General Independent-Republican 895,988 49.59% Won
09/11/1990 Governor Primary Independent-Republican 108,446 31.63% Lost