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.
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Alec Olson |
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 Olson as a U.S. Representative in 1963 |
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In office
December 29, 1976 – January 3, 1979 |
| Governor | Rudy Perpich |
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| Preceded by | Rudy Perpich |
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| Succeeded by | Lou Wangberg |
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In office
January 1973 – December 29, 1976 |
| Preceded by | Rudy Perpich
(as lieutenant governor)* |
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| Succeeded by | Edward J. Gearty |
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In office
January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1967 |
| Preceded by | Fred Marshall |
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| Succeeded by | John M. Zwach |
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In office
1969-1976 |
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| Born | (1930-09-11) September 11, 1930 (age 94)
Mamre Township, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota |
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| Political party | Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party |
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Janice Ruth Albrecht
(m. 1957 ) |
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| Children | 4 |
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| Profession | Insurance representative, farmer |
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- From statehood until 1973, the lieutenant governor was state senate president. Starting in 1973, senate presidents were selected from the body.
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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]
