Martin (Benny) Rukavina Candidate

Born: February 18, 1917
Virginia, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
United States
Resided: Virginia, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
Death: October 21, 2002
Gender: Man
Occupation: Steelworker, U.S. Steel Corp. Oliver Iron Mining Division
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War II (Private 1st Class, 1942-1946).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal)
Notes: Rukavina was the father of State Representative Thomas Rukavina (HD 05A, 1987-2013).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (DC-71216). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2002-MN-036168). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Duluth News-Tribune, July 10, 1962 (p. 5). Duluth News-Tribune, September 9, 1962 (p. 10).
Photo of Martin Rukavina
Photo of Martin Rukavina
Duluth News-Tribune, July 10, 1962 (p. 5).

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
09/11/1962 State Senate, District 62 Primary Nonpartisan 2,445 18.05% Lost