Richard M. (Rick) Nolan Candidate
| Born: |
December 17, 1943 Brainerd, Minnesota Crow Wing County United States |
| Resided: |
Little Falls,
Minnesota
Morrison County Nisswa, Minnesota Crow Wing County Waite Park, Minnesota Stearns County |
| Death: | -- |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Social studies teacher, Royalton School District |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus); Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 53A (1969-1973). U.S. Representative: CD 06 (1975-1981); CD 08 (2013-2019). |
| Notes: | Nolan was the nephew of State Representative Martin J. McGown (HD 25, 1959-1963; HD 23, 1963-1967). |
| Sources: | Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. |
66th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 15 | 13 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2018 | Governor | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 143,517 | 24.59% | Lost |
| 11/08/2016 | U.S. House, District 08 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 179,098 | 50.17% | Won |
| 11/04/2014 | U.S. House, District 08 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 129,090 | 48.51% | Won |
| 11/06/2012 | U.S. House, District 08 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 191,976 | 54.28% | Won |
| 08/14/2012 | U.S. House, District 08 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 20,840 | 38.29% | Won |
| 11/07/1978 | U.S. House, District 06 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 115,880 | 55.28% | Won |
| 09/12/1978 | U.S. House, District 06 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 50,164 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/02/1976 | U.S. House, District 06 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 147,507 | 59.79% | Won |
| 09/14/1976 | U.S. House, District 06 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 34,241 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/05/1974 | U.S. House, District 06 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 96,465 | 55.36% | Won |
| 09/10/1974 | U.S. House, District 06 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 31,621 | 70.60% | Won |
| 11/07/1972 | U.S. House, District 06 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 109,955 | 48.98% | Lost |
| 09/12/1972 | U.S. House, District 06 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 24,323 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/03/1970 | State House, District 53A | General | Nonpartisan | 9,498 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/05/1968 | State House, District 53A | General | Nonpartisan | 7,153 | 63.01% | Won |
Related Reports
- Dean Phillips and a Review of Minnesota US Reps Running for President (August 8, 2023)
- Minnesota Congressional Retirements: When It Rains, It Pours (February 26, 2018)
- Rick Nolan Would Shatter Mark for Oldest Governor in Minnesota History (February 16, 2017)
- Minnesota Sends Oldest US House Delegation in State History to 115th Congress (January 17, 2017)
- Minnesota Hosts 2 Photo-Finish US House Elections for 1st Time Since 1892 (November 14, 2016)
- Minnesotans Elect Oldest Governor, US House Delegation in State History (November 13, 2014)
- Back to Back to Back? Will Another Minnesota US Rep Fall in 2014? (October 31, 2013)
- Minnesota’s Aging US House Delegation (July 26, 2013)
- Minnesota DFL 8th CD Primary Sets Statewide Record in Post-Merger Era (August 20, 2012)
- Rick Nolan’s Pathway: A Historical Review of Minnesota U.S. Representatives Serving Nonconsecutive Terms (November 1, 2011)
- Tarryl Clark in 2012: How Many Minnesota U.S. Representatives Lost Their First House Race? (May 17, 2011)