George Karnas Candidate

Born: March 5, 1930
Duluth, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
United States
Resided: Richfield, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: October 19, 2016
Gender: Man
Occupation: Vice president, Minnesota Viking Food Service
Military Service: U.S. Air Force, Korean Conflict (Staff Sergeant).
Political Party: Independent-Republican
Offices Held: Richfield School Board member (1973-1979).
Notes: Karnas was a former Senior Vice President of Inflight Service for Republic Airlines.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1930-47276 ). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2016-MN-034382). Minneapolis Star and Tribune, October 30, 1986 (p. Y10).
Photo of George Karnas
Photo of George Karnas
Minneapolis Star and Tribune, October 30, 1986 (p. Y10).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1990 State Senate, District 40 General Independent-Republican 10,450 42.88% Lost
09/11/1990 State Senate, District 40 Primary Independent-Republican 3,820 100.00% Won
11/04/1986 State Senate, District 40 General Independent-Republican 7,918 43.16% Lost
09/09/1986 State Senate, District 40 Primary Independent-Republican 1,926 100.00% Won