Arvid Ruotsinoja Candidate

Born: October 27, 1900
Paavola, North Ostrobothnia
Finland
Resided: Kingston Township, Minnesota
Meeker County
Death: April 21, 1977
Gender: Man
Occupation: Dairy and poultry farmer
Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps (Corporal, 1921-1924).
Political Party: Nonpartisan; Republican
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 26 (1935-1939).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1977-MN-008752). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. U.S. Veterans Administration, Application for Headstone or Marker (July 8, 1977). United States Census, 1930.
Photo of Arvid Ruotsinoja
Photo of Arvid Ruotsinoja
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/10/1940 Lieutenant Governor Primary Republican 12,468 4.14% Lost
11/06/1934 State Senate, District 26 General Nonpartisan 3,805 51.96% Won