U.S. House, District 01, 1980 Election
General
| Date: | November 4, 1980 |
| Cycle: | 1980 |
| Office: | U.S. House |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 01 |
| Counties: | Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Washington, Winona |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlen I. Erdahl Incumbent | Man | Independent-Republican | 171,099 | 71.78 | +43.55 |
| Russell V. Smith | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 67,279 | 28.22 |
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1981-1982 (p. 470).