Merlyn Valan Candidate

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Born: October 27, 1926
Kurtz Township, Minnesota
Clay County
United States
Resided: Comstock, Minnesota
Clay County
Death: December 15, 2010
Gender: Man
Occupation: Sugar beet farmer
Military Service: U.S. Navy.
Political Party: Independent-Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 09B (1979-1987).
Sources: Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2010-MN-036899). World War II Draft Registration Card (November 1, 1944). Minneapolis Tribune, November 5, 1978 (p. A10).
Photo of Merlyn Valan
Photo of Merlyn Valan
72nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 12 10
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1988 State House, District 09B General Independent-Republican 6,520 49.43% Lost
09/13/1988 State House, District 09B Primary Independent-Republican 939 100.00% Won
11/04/1986 State House, District 09B General Independent-Republican 5,146 48.21% Lost
09/09/1986 State House, District 09B Primary Independent-Republican 1,262 100.00% Won
11/06/1984 State House, District 09B General Independent-Republican 7,592 56.49% Won
09/11/1984 State House, District 09B Primary Independent-Republican 1,063 100.00% Won
11/02/1982 State House, District 09B General Independent-Republican 6,934 57.36% Won
09/14/1982 State House, District 09B Primary Independent-Republican 1,567 100.00% Won
11/04/1980 State House, District 09B General Independent-Republican 8,070 58.19% Won
09/09/1980 State House, District 09B Primary Independent-Republican 684 100.00% Won
11/07/1978 State House, District 09B General Independent-Republican 5,760 50.05% Won
09/12/1978 State House, District 09B Primary Independent-Republican 1,724 100.00% Won