(1913-07-18)July 18, 1913 Northfield, Minnesota, U.S.
Died
December 20, 1990(1990-12-20) (aged 77) Northfield, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouse(s)
Florence Amelia Boedeker Rolvaag Marian Rankin MacKenzie Rolvaag
Profession
Politician, soldier
Karl Fritjof Rolvaag (July 18, 1913 – December 20, 1990) was an American diplomat and politician who served as the 31st governor of Minnesota from March 25, 1963, to January 2, 1967, as a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party. He was the son of the author and professor Ole E. Rølvaag.
The 1962 election was held on November 6, but the results were not known until a 139-day recount was completed in March 1963. Rolvaag won the closest gubernatorial election in state history, defeating the incumbent, Elmer L. Andersen by 91 votes out of over 1.3 million cast. He is one of only five Minnesota Democrats to win a gubernatorial election with a Democrat in the White House.[1]
^Ostermeier, Eric (December 6, 2013). "Can Dayton Catch Lightning in a Bottle Twice?". Smart Politics.
Karl Fritjof Rolvaag (July 18, 1913 – December 20, 1990) was an American diplomat and politician who served as the 31st governor of Minnesota from March...
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with 60% of the vote. He was appointed to the U.S. Senate by Governor KarlRolvaag upon the resignation of Senator Hubert Humphrey following Humphrey's...
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LeVander defeated Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party incumbent KarlRolvaag. Sandy Keith unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination. http://www...
Then-Lieutenant Governor KarlRolvaag went to court and won the right to a recount. After the recount, it was determined that Rolvaag had defeated Andersen...
of Minnesota In office January 5, 1955 – January 2, 1961 Lieutenant KarlRolvaag Preceded by C. Elmer Anderson Succeeded by Elmer L. Andersen Personal...
Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota under Governor KarlRolvaag from 1963 until 1967. He challenged Rolvaag for the nomination to be the DFL's candidate for...
Minnesota: Donald O. Wright (Republican) (until month and day unknown), KarlRolvaag (Democratic) (starting month and day unknown) Lieutenant Governor of...
buildings to provide accessibility for handicapped persons, with Governor KarlRolvaag signing the bill. Two days after U.S. President Kennedy had delivered...
Michigan: John B. Swainson (Democratic) Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota: KarlRolvaag (Democratic) Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi: Paul B. Johnson Jr....
position. A recount and subsequent litigation lasting 139 days delayed KarlRolvaag's inauguration as governor. From 1975 until 1995, the Republican Party...
Then-Lieutenant Governor KarlRolvaag went to court and won the right for a recount. After the recount, it was determined that Rolvaag of the DFL had defeated...
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American comedian and actor (died 2023) Bebe Neuwirth, American actress Karl Fields, university professor January 1 Archie Alexander, designer (born 1888)...
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Michigan: T. John Lesinski (Democratic) Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota: KarlRolvaag (Democratic) Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi: Paul B. Johnson Jr....
to the legislature to redraw the maps. The legislature and Governor KarlRolvaag fought over new maps, before one was signed into law in 1966. In 1971...
Party. Over the course of his career, Hofstede served Minnesota governor KarlRolvaag, was a member of the Minneapolis City Council for four years, a chairperson...
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