George W. Karvonen Candidate
| Born: |
August 12, 1913 Newton Township, Minnesota Otter Tail County United States |
| Resided: |
Deer Creek,
Minnesota
Otter Tail County |
| Death: | October 28, 1969 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | School superintendent |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus) |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 50 (1959-1963). |
| Notes: | Karvonen served as School District Superintendent at Deer Creek, Hardwick, Hot, Underwood and Littlefork-Big Falls. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1969-MN-025955). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). The Minneapolis Star, October 30, 1969 (p. C3). |
The Minneapolis Star, October 30, 1969 (p. C3).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1962 | State House, District 55 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,372 | 20.77% | Lost |
| 09/11/1962 | State House, District 55 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 1,669 | 16.93% | Lost |
| 11/08/1960 | State House, District 50 | General | Nonpartisan | 11,126 | 14.95% | Won |
| 11/04/1958 | State House, District 50 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,571 | 13.43% | Won |
| 11/06/1956 | State House, District 50 | General | Nonpartisan | 8,607 | 12.57% | Lost |
| 11/02/1954 | State House, District 50 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,316 | 10.88% | Lost |