Wayne A. Ruona Candidate

Born: November 7, 1914
Franklin, Minnesota
Renville County
United States
Resided: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Becker County
Death: December 29, 2013
Gender: Man
Occupation: Retired soil conservationist, Becker Soil and Water Conservation District
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War II (Staff Sergeant, 1941-1945).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal)
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1914-25698). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). The Daily Journal (Fergus Falls), August 3, 1972 (p. 1). Winona Daily News, November 9, 1972 (p. A11). West-Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services, "Wayne Ruona," December 2013.
Photo of Wayne A. Ruona
Photo of Wayne A. Ruona
The Daily Journal (Fergus Falls), August 3, 1972 (p. 1).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1972 State Senate, District 10 General Nonpartisan 9,704 38.47% Lost
09/12/1972 State Senate, District 10 Primary Nonpartisan 3,269 36.31% Won

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Wayne A. Ruona's 1972 SD 10 primary election campaign
Print advertisement for Wayne A. Ruona's 1972 SD 10 primary election campaign
The Daily Journal (Fergus Falls), September 14, 1972 (p. 9).