Arlyn Nelson Candidate

Born: June 11, 1930
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Anoka County
United States
Resided: Buffalo, Minnesota
Wright County
Death: September 21, 2012
Gender: Man
Occupation: Wright County Commissioner.
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: Wright County Commissioner (1979-1992).
Notes: Born Arlyn Bernice Ostmoe. Nelson was a former preschool teacher. She was the first woman elected to the Wright County Board of Commissioners.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1930-00459). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2012-MN-028275). Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 11, 1992 (p. V6). Peterson Chapel Funeral Services, "Arlyn B. Nelson," September 2012.
Photo of Arlyn Nelson
Photo of Arlyn Nelson
Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 11, 1992 (p. V6).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/15/1992 State House, District 19B Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 1,171 41.52% Lost