Ralph Hvidsten Candidate
| Born: |
December 19, 1922 Wanger, Minnesota Marshall County United States |
| Resided: |
Stephen,
Minnesota
Marshall County |
| Death: | January 10, 2019 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | President, Minnesota School Board Association |
| Military Service: | U.S. Marine Corps, World War II (Corporal). |
| Political Party: | Independent-Republican |
| Offices Held: | Stephen School Board member. |
| Notes: | Hvidsten was president of the Minnesota School Boards Association from 1973 to 1976. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1922-18532). World War II Draft Registration Card (June 30, 1942). The Pioneer, January 14, 1976 (p. 1). Grand Forks Herald, "Ralph Hvidsten," February 24, 2019. |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1976 | State Senate, District 01 | General | Independent-Republican | 12,378 | 42.98% | Lost |
| 09/14/1976 | State Senate, District 01 | Primary | Independent-Republican | 1,567 | 100.00% | Won |