Theodore E. (Theo) Thorkelson Candidate

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Born: January 12, 1875
Minnesota
Rice County
United States
Resided: Wang Township, Minnesota
Renville County
Death: June 20, 1945
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 23 (1919-1939).
Notes: Torkelson's year of birth is listed as 1876 on his World War I Draft Registration Card but he is listed in the May 1875 Minnesota State Census.
Sources: World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1945-MN-013139). Minnesota State Census, 1875. United States Census, 1920.
Photo of Theodore E. Thorkelson
Photo of Theodore E. Thorkelson
41st Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 12 11
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1938 State House, District 23 General Nonpartisan 3,814 42.61% Lost
11/03/1936 State House, District 23 General Nonpartisan 4,156 50.01% Won
11/06/1934 State House, District 23 General Nonpartisan 4,431 52.48% Won
11/08/1932 State House, District 23 General Nonpartisan 4,480 52.51% Won
11/06/1930 State House, District 23 General Nonpartisan 4,921 100.00% Won
11/06/1928 State House, District 23 General Nonpartisan 5,410 63.99% Won
11/02/1926 State House, District 23 General Nonpartisan 4,297 61.69% Won
11/04/1924 State House, District 23 General Nonpartisan 4,201 53.00% Won
11/07/1922 State House, District 23 General Nonpartisan 5,553 70.87% Won
11/02/1920 State House, District 23 General Nonpartisan 4,315 56.63% Won
11/05/1918 State House, District 23 General Nonpartisan 2,344 51.77% Won
06/17/1918 State House, District 23 Primary Nonpartisan 2,028 42.79% Won