John L. Olson Candidate

Born: December 4, 1906
Worthington, Minnesota
Nobles County
United States
Resided: Worthington, Minnesota
Nobles County
Death: July 2, 1981
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 11 (1959-1963); SD 19 (1963-1973); SD 26 (1973-1977).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1981-MN-017755). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). The Minneapolis Star, December 22, 1958 (p. B1).
Photo of John L. Olson
Photo of John L. Olson
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 6 6
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1972 State Senate, District 26 General Nonpartisan 14,560 54.35% Won
11/03/1970 State Senate, District 19 General Nonpartisan 9,496 52.83% Won
11/08/1966 State Senate, District 19 General Nonpartisan 15,649 100.00% Won
11/06/1962 State Senate, District 19 General Nonpartisan 8,899 55.64% Won
11/04/1958 State Senate, District 11 General Nonpartisan 5,920 51.07% Won
09/09/1958 State Senate, District 11 Primary Nonpartisan 1,880 42.17% Won