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). |
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 |