Russell O. (Russ) Parta Candidate

Born: August 3, 1918
Duluth, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
United States
Resided: New York Mills, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
Death: May 5, 2003
Gender: Man
Occupation: Publisher, New York Mills Herald and Amerikan Uutiset
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal)
Offices Held: New York Mills Village Treasurer. New York Mills School Board member.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1918-56652). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2003-MN-015878). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Fergus Falls Daily Journal, October 3, 1964 (p. 4). Fergus Falls Daily Journal, September 2, 1966 (p. 12). Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 8, 2003 (p. B8).
Photo of Russell O. Parta
Photo of Russell O. Parta
Fergus Falls Daily Journal, September 9, 1966 (p. 2).

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
11/08/1966 State House, District 55 General Nonpartisan 6,739 22.23% Lost
09/13/1966 State House, District 55 Primary Nonpartisan 3,042 17.95% Won
11/03/1964 State House, District 55 General Nonpartisan 8,635 23.98% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Russell O. Parta's 1966 HD 55 general election campaign
Print advertisement for Russell O. Parta's 1966 HD 55 general election campaign
Fergus Falls Daily Journal, October 28, 1966 (p. 10).