Jim Olson Candidate

Born: May 5, 1952
Clarion, Iowa
Wright County
United States
Resided: Erskine, Minnesota
Polk County
Death: April 27, 2023
Gender: Man
Occupation: Nursing home administrator
Military Service: U.S. Army, Vietnam War.
Political Party: 151
Notes: Born James Bernard Olson.
Sources: Grand Forks Herald (Grand Forks, North Dakota), October 18, 1992 (p. A4). Austin Daily Herald, July 20, 1994 (p. B3). Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service, "James B. Olson," April 2023.
Photo of Jim Olson
Photo of Jim Olson
Grand Forks Herald (Grand Forks, North Dakota), October 18, 1992 (p. A4).

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
11/08/1994 State House, District 02A General Independent-Republican 4,949 38.83% Lost
09/13/1994 State House, District 02A Primary Independent-Republican 2,542 100.00% Won
11/03/1992 State House, District 02A General Independent-Republican 6,133 39.59% Lost
09/15/1992 State House, District 02A Primary Independent-Republican 1,187 100.00% Won