Rolf T. Nelson Candidate

Born: November 23, 1940
St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
United States
Resided: Robbinsdale, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: --
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Army Reserve (1963-1966).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 31B. State Senator: SD 43 (1973-1977).
Sources: Minnesota Birth Certificate Index. The Minneapolis Star, October 27, 1966 (p. B6). Minneapolis Tribune, November 5, 1966 (p. VG4).
Photo of Rolf T. Nelson
Photo of Rolf T. Nelson
68th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 5 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1976 State Senate, District 43 General Independent-Republican 15,439 49.22% Lost
11/07/1972 State Senate, District 43 General Nonpartisan 17,496 70.39% Won
11/03/1970 State House, District 31B General Nonpartisan 6,926 57.71% Won
11/05/1968 State House, District 31B General Nonpartisan 10,183 71.00% Won
11/08/1966 State House, District 31B General Nonpartisan 6,789 60.36% Won