Verne E. Long Candidate

Born: September 24, 1925
Pipestone, Minnesota
Pipestone County
United States
Resided: Grange Township, Minnesota
Pipestone County
Death: March 21, 2022
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: Pipestone School Board member (1954-1962). State Representative: HD 20 (1963-1967); HD 20A (1967-1973); HD 26A (1973-1975).
Notes: Long served on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents from 1981 to 1987.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1925-23541). World War II Draft Registration Card (September 24, 1943). The Minneapolis Star, November 19, 1962 (p. A18).
Photo of Verne E. Long
Photo of Verne E. Long
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 8 7
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1974 State House, District 26A General Republican 5,239 49.41% Lost
09/10/1974 State House, District 26A Primary Republican 822 100.00% Won
11/07/1972 State House, District 26A General Nonpartisan 7,537 56.53% Won
11/03/1970 State House, District 20A General Nonpartisan 7,540 100.00% Won
11/05/1968 State House, District 20A General Nonpartisan 8,420 100.00% Won
11/08/1966 State House, District 20A General Nonpartisan 5,386 61.42% Won
11/03/1964 State House, District 20 General Nonpartisan 5,093 100.00% Won
11/06/1962 State House, District 20 General Nonpartisan 3,155 67.31% Won