Melvin J. Miller Candidate

Born: May 19, 1919
Mott, North Dakota
Hettinger County
United States
Resided: Randall, Minnesota
Morrison County
Death: November 15, 1974
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Military Service: U.S. Army Air Corps, World War II (1942-1945).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus); Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: Randall Town Board member. Randall School Board member. State Representative: HD 12A (1973-1974).
Notes: Miller had been elected to a second term to HD 12A in 1974, but died less than two weeks after the election.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1974-MN-030360). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Tribune, November 16, 1974 (p. B12).
Photo of Melvin J. Miller
Photo of Melvin J. Miller
68th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1974 State House, District 12A General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 5,743 57.22% Won
09/10/1974 State House, District 12A Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 2,627 100.00% Won
11/07/1972 State House, District 12A General Nonpartisan 6,263 50.08% Won
09/12/1972 State House, District 12A Primary Nonpartisan 2,234 34.24% Won