Rolf Nelson
Rolf Nelson ran in 4 elections between 1968 and 1976, winning 3. Served in the Minnesota House of Representatives (HD-31B) and the Minnesota State Senate (District 43).
- Elections
- 4
- 1968–1976
- Won
- 3
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Nelson was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Nelson has run
Margin: how far Nelson finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Minnesota State Senate, District 43 | General | Lost | Emily Staples (D) | 49.2% | D+1.6 |
| 1972 | Minnesota State Senate, District 43 | General | Won | James W. Scheu (I) | 70.4% | R+40.8 |
| 1970 | Minnesota House of Representatives, HD-31B | General | Won | Eugene H. Sander (I) | 57.7% | R+15.4 |
| 1968 | Minnesota House of Representatives, HD-31B | General | Won | Bernard Boland (I) | 71% | R+42.0 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Nelson has held
- Minnesota State Senate, District 43 · 1973–1976
- Minnesota House of Representatives, HD-31B · 1969–1972
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Nelson has run against
- Emily Staples (D) · 1976 election, lost
- James W. Scheu (I) · 1972 election, won
- Eugene H. Sander (I) · 1970 election, won
- Bernard Boland (I) · 1968 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)