Stanley W. Olson Candidate
| Born: |
October 10, 1926 Cokato, Minnesota Wright County United States |
| Resided: |
Richfield,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | November 14, 1979 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Microbiologist, Toni Co. |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Democratic-Farmer-Labor); Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Richfield (1961-1971). |
| Notes: | Olson was affiliated with the Republican Party while Mayor but switched to the DFL during his 1972 SD 37 campaign. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1926-35628). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1979-MN-028461). World War II Draft Registration Card (November 8, 1944). Minneapolis Tribune, September 6, 1972 (p. VG2). The Minneapolis Star, November 15, 1979 (p. A33). |
Minneapolis Tribune, September 6, 1972 (p. VG2).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1976 | State Senate, District 37 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 10,126 | 44.65% | Lost |
| 11/07/1972 | State Senate, District 37 | General | Nonpartisan | 9,015 | 39.86% | Lost |
| 09/12/1972 | State Senate, District 37 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 1,386 | 30.18% | Won |