Mark Forthun Candidate

Born: May 4, 1909
Lanesboro, Minnesota
Fillmore County
United States
Resided: Blackduck, Minnesota
Beltrami County
Death: April 7, 1992
Gender: Man
Occupation: Retired electrical contractor
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative); Independent
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1992-MN-008522). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Minneapolis Tribune, November 9, 1972 (p. C6). The Pioneer, July 17, 1974 (p. 16).
Photo of Mark Forthun
Photo of Mark Forthun
The Pioneer, September 28, 1974 (p. 5).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 3 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1974 State House, District 03A General Independent 1,005 9.81% Lost
11/07/1972 State Senate, District 03 General Nonpartisan 5,795 24.46% Lost
09/12/1972 State Senate, District 03 Primary Nonpartisan 1,663 13.41% Lost