State Senate, District 47, 1980 Election
General
| Date: | November 4, 1980 |
| Cycle: | 1980 |
| Office: | State Senate |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 47 |
| Counties: | Anoka |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Merriam Incumbent | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 17,987 | 60.18 | +20.36 |
| Jim LiaBraaten | Man | Independent-Republican | 11,902 | 39.82 |
Sources
- State of Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1981-1982 (p. 549).