Gerald C. (Jerry) Skaar Candidate

Born: October 13, 1934
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Freeborn County
United States
Resided: Albert Lea, Minnesota
Freeborn County
Death: January 8, 2020
Gender: Man
Occupation: Owner, Skaar Electric
Military Service: U.S. Navy (Electronics Technician Petty Officer 3rd Class, 1952-1955).
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: Albert Lea School Board member.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1934-08865). Albert Lea Tribune, July 17, 1994 (p. A3). Albert Lea Tribune, "Gerald Skaar, 1934-2020," January 18, 2020.
Photo of Gerald C. Skaar
Photo of Gerald C. Skaar
Albert Lea Tribune, July 17, 1994 (p. A3).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1996 State House, District 27A General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 6,352 39.98% Lost
09/10/1996 State House, District 27A Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 1,099 100.00% Won
09/13/1994 State House, District 27A Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 961 39.11% Lost