Garrett John (G.J.) Van De Riet Candidate

Born: February 28, 1890
Harrison, South Dakota
Douglas County
United States
Resided: Fairmont, Minnesota
Martin County
Death: December 15, 1961
Gender: Man
Occupation: Highway building contractor
Military Service: U.S. Armed Forces, World War I.
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: Fairmont School Board member. State Representative: HD 09 (1953-1961).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1961-MN-010366). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, December 16, 1961 (p. B10).
Photo of Garrett John Van De Riet
Photo of Garrett John Van De Riet
60th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 5 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1960 State House, District 09 General Nonpartisan 9,536 74.50% Won
11/04/1958 State House, District 09 General Nonpartisan 8,485 100.00% Won
11/06/1956 State House, District 09 General Nonpartisan 8,323 68.63% Won
11/02/1954 State House, District 09 General Nonpartisan 5,678 57.83% Won
11/05/1952 State House, District 09 General Nonpartisan 5,548 44.15% Lost