Ralston (R.G., Rusty) Gunvaldson Candidate
| Born: |
July 2, 1924 New Prairie Township, Minnesota Pope County United States |
| Resided: |
North St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | January 12, 2015 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Owner, Custom Lumber Co. |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army Air Corps, World War II (Aviation cadet, 1942-1944). U.S. Army Air Force (Navigator, 1945-1946). U.S. Air Force, Korean Conflict. U.S. Air Force Reserves (Lieutenant Colonel). |
| Political Party: | 151 |
| Notes: | Gunvaldson was a former industrial arts teacher. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1924-25362). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2015-MN-001339). Minneapolis Tribune, September 7, 1980 (p. B15). Minneapolis Tribune, July 25, 1982 (p. A10). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1982 | State House, District 54B | General | Independent-Republican | 3,298 | 32.09% | Lost |
| 09/14/1982 | State House, District 54B | Primary | Independent-Republican | 1,003 | 100.00% | Won |
| 09/09/1980 | State House, District 50B | Primary | Independent-Republican | 208 | 31.80% | Lost |