Lauris Krenik Candidate

Born: May 13, 1932
Washington Township, Minnesota
Le Sueur County
United States
Resided: Madison Lake, Minnesota
Blue Earth County
Death: March 21, 1996
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer and director, First National Bank of Mankato
Military Service: U.S. Air Force (Captain, 1954-1957).
Political Party: Independent-Republican
Notes: Krenik was a Regent of the University of Minnesota from 1973 to 1985.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1932-13531). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1996-MN-007650). Minneapolis Star and Tribune, October 28, 1982 (p. V3). Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 22, 1996 (p. B7).
Photo of Lauris Krenik
Photo of Lauris Krenik
St. Cloud Daily Times, July 13, 1982 (p. C10).

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
11/02/1982 Governor General Independent-Republican 711,796 39.86% Lost
09/14/1982 Governor Primary Independent-Republican 185,801 60.07% Won