Ted Thorson Candidate

Born: July 17, 1922
Crookston, Minnesota
Polk County
United States
Resided: Bemidji, Minnesota
Beltrami County
Death: October 29, 2018
Gender: Man
Military Service: U.S. Marine Air Corps, World War II (Captain).
Political Party: Independent-Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 04A (1985-1987). Bemidji School Board member (eight years).
Notes: Retired director of bands, Bemidji State College
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1922-26122). World War II Draft Registration Card (June 30, 1942). Minneapolis Star and Tribune, July 18, 1984 (p. D9). Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Service obituary.
Photo of Ted Thorson
Photo of Ted Thorson
74th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1986 State House, District 04A General Independent-Republican 5,101 42.01% Lost
09/09/1986 State House, District 04A Primary Independent-Republican 1,699 100.00% Won
11/06/1984 State House, District 04A General Independent-Republican 7,481 52.27% Won
09/11/1984 State House, District 04A Primary Independent-Republican 1,159 100.00% Won