Merlyn Merkens Candidate
| Born: |
March 20, 1926 Lockhart, Minnesota Norman County United States |
| Resided: |
Halstad,
Minnesota
Norman County |
| Death: | November 6, 2010 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1926-20455). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2010-MN-032763). World War II Draft Registration Card (March 20, 1944). Minneapolis Tribune, July 25, 1982 (p. A10). |
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 | State House, District 02A | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 5,581 | 43.58% | Lost |
| 09/14/1982 | State House, District 02A | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 2,613 | 100.00% | Won |