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      Home›Candidates›Rolf Nelson

      Rolf Nelson

      Republican

      2 races across State Senate, State House

      State SenateState House
      Electoral Grade
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      Requires 2+ graded races
      2
      Races
      1-1
      W-L (50%)
      +0.8
      Avg Margin
      1968–1976
      Career Span
      Best: +1.6 (1976 State Senate)Worst: 0.0 (1968 State House)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1019681976

      Career Timeline

      1976 State SenateMinnesotaDistrict 43
      15,439
      Candidate Votes
      49.2%
      Vote %
      31,367
      Total Votes
      +1.6%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Emily StaplesDEM
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