Paul A. Skjervold Candidate

Born: September 1, 296
Minnesota
Cottonwood County
United States
Resided: Shorewood, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: November 7, 1998
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II (Seaman 2nd Class).
Political Party: Nonpartisan; Farmer-Labor
Notes: Skjervold was a former Deputy State Attorney General.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1926-06495). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1998-MN-032336). World War II Draft Registration Card (September 1, 1944). Austin Daily Herald, May 23, 1962 (p. 9). Winona Sunday News, May 27, 1962 (p. 1). The Minneapolis Star, October 2, 1962 (p. B11). The Minneapolis Tribune, April 8, 1970 (p. 31).
Photo of Paul A. Skjervold
Photo of Paul A. Skjervold
The Minneapolis Star, October 2, 1962 (p. B11).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 3 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/15/1970 Attorney General Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 38,144 10.20% Lost
11/06/1962 State Senate, District 31 General Nonpartisan 7,728 28.35% Lost
09/11/1962 State Senate, District 31 Primary Nonpartisan 1,606 17.90% Won