David Strauss Candidate

Born: April 2, 1950
Fargo, Minnesota
Cass County
United States
Resided: Moorhead, Minnesota
Clay County
Death: --
Gender: Man
Occupation: Student, Moorhead State College
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Strauss was president of the student body at Moorhead State College. Strauss later became chair of the Democratic-NPL Party in North Dakota, became chief of staff to North Dakota U.S. Senator Quentin Burdick, and a staff member fo Louisiana U.S. Senator John Breaux, and Deputy Chief of Staff to Vice President Al Gore.
Sources: Duluth Herald, September 19, 1972 (p. 6). Bismarck Tribune, February 6, 2005 (p. C2).
Photo of David Strauss
Photo of David Strauss
Grand Forks Herald (Grand Forks, North Dakota), November 3, 1975 (p. 8).

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
11/07/1972 State Senate, District 09 General Nonpartisan 4,647 20.46% Lost