Albert (A.O., Al) Torgerson Candidate

Born: December 20, 1888
Lamberton, Minnesota
Redwood County
United States
Resided: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Becker County
Death: June 20, 1976
Gender: Man
Occupation: Paving contractor consultant
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War II (Captain, 1942-1944).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative)
Notes: Torgerson was district engineer for the Detroit Lakes Highway Department from 1935 to 1954. He was then appointed Minnesota Assistant Commissioner of Highways.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1976-MN-015431). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Veterans Administration, Form 40-1330, Application for Headstone or Marker (July 8, 1976). West Central Daily Tribune, April 6, 1962 (p. 16). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 13, 1962 (p. 14). The Forum (Fargo-Moorhead), June 22, 1976 (p. 18).
Photo of Albert Torgerson
Photo of Albert Torgerson
Park Rapids Enterprise, October 18, 1962 (p. 2).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1962 State Senate, District 57 General Nonpartisan 5,485 45.48% Lost
09/11/1962 State Senate, District 57 Primary Nonpartisan 1,981 37.36% Won