Knute S. Aker Candidate
| Born: |
September 19, 1853 Flatdal, Østlandet Telemark County Norway |
| Resided: |
Nielsville,
Minnesota
Polk County |
| Death: | September 9, 1930 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 62 (1911-1913). |
| Notes: | Aker and his family immigrated to the United States in the early 1860s. Aker settled in Polk County in June 1878. He served as Justice of the Peace of Hubbard Township for 17 years, chairman of the school board for 22 years, as well as Hubbard Township supervisor and assessor. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1930-MN-012135). Compendium of History and Biography of Polk County Minnesota (W.H. Bingham and Company, 1916). The Minneapolis Star, September 10, 1930 (p. 4). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1914 | State House, District 66 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,841 | 20.79% | Lost |
| 11/08/1910 | State House, District 62 | General | Republican | 2,705 | 25.13% | Won |