Rudie M. (R.M.) Saltness Candidate

Born: January 19, 1899
Alcester, South Dakota
Union County
United States
Resided: Dawson, Minnesota
Lac qui Parle County
Death: April 19, 1974
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Army, 158th Infantry, Company M, World War I (Corporal, 1917-1919).
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Lac qui Parle County Attorney (1933-1939). State Representative: HD 24 (1941-1943).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1974-MN-009283). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). United States Census, 1940. Veterans Administration, Application for Headstone or Marker (May 16, 1974).
Photo of Rudie M. Saltness
Photo of Rudie M. Saltness
52nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 3 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
07/08/1946 State Senate, District 24 Primary Nonpartisan 1,789 26.60% Lost
11/03/1942 State House, District 24 General Nonpartisan 1,732 41.53% Lost
11/05/1940 State House, District 24 General Nonpartisan 3,328 50.61% Won