Alec G. Olson
American politician
Alec Gehard Olson (born September 11, 1930) is an American politician. He is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and a former state senator. He was the 40th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota.
Alec Olson | |
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40th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota | |
In office December 29, 1976 – January 3, 1979 | |
Governor | Rudy Perpich |
Preceded by | Rudy Perpich |
Succeeded by | Lou Wangberg |
1st President of the Minnesota Senate | |
In office January 1973 – December 29, 1976 | |
Preceded by | Rudy Perpich (as lieutenant governor)* |
Succeeded by | Edward J. Gearty |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Fred Marshall |
Succeeded by | John M. Zwach |
Member of the Minnesota Senate | |
In office 1969-1976 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Mamre Township, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota | September 11, 1930
Political party | Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party |
Spouse(s) | Janice Ruth Albrecht (m. 1957) |
Children | 4 |
Profession | Insurance representative, farmer |
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Olson was born in Mamre Township in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.[1]
Olson served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 1963, to January 3, 1967, during the 88th and 89th congresses. He lost when he ran for re-election in 1966.[2]
References
Other websites
- Minnesota Historical Society: Alec Olson Profile Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
- United States Congress. "Alec G. Olson (id: O000084)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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