Wayne Olhoft Candidate

Born: August 1, 1951
Wheaton, Minnesota
Traverse County
United States
Resided: Herman, Minnesota
Grant County
Death: --
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Military Service: Minnesota Army National Guard (1969-1975).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus); Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 11 (1973-1983).
Sources: Minnesota Birth Certificate Index. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. The Daily Journal, November 8, 1972 (p. 1).
Photo of Wayne Olhoft
Photo of Wayne Olhoft
72nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 8 7
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1982 State Senate, District 11 General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 14,308 49.09% Lost
09/14/1982 State Senate, District 11 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 7,486 100.00% Won
11/04/1980 State Senate, District 11 General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 16,678 51.70% Won
09/09/1980 State Senate, District 11 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 3,163 100.00% Won
11/02/1976 State Senate, District 11 General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 18,231 57.77% Won
09/14/1976 State Senate, District 11 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 4,500 76.09% Won
11/07/1972 State Senate, District 11 General Nonpartisan 16,871 58.38% Won
09/12/1972 State Senate, District 11 Primary Nonpartisan 3,155 32.13% Won

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Wayne Olhoft's 1972 SD 11 general election campaign
Print advertisement for Wayne Olhoft's 1972 SD 11 general election campaign
The Daily Journal, October 24, 1972 (p. 3).