Larsen, Ernest A.
House 1983-84 (District 50A); House 1987-88 (District 50A)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Anoka
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/26/1932
Birth Place:
Minnesota
Birth County:
Mille Lacs
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Anoka
Occupation (when first elected):
Assistant Director, Anoka Area Vocational-Technical Institute
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota; B.S.; Vocational Education
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Carol
Children:
Four children: Philip, Mark, Jeanne, and Katherine
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He ran unsuccessfully as the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party endorsed candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 1984 election. His opponent, John M. Hartinger, defeated him by only 100 votes so a recount occurred. The recount confirmed that John M. Hartinger had won.
Body: House
District: 50A
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Ramsey
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Assistant Director, Anoka Area Vocational-Technical Institute
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Future and Technology
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Future and Technology: Biotechnology
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Future and Technology: Futurist
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Pensions
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Higher Education
Body: House
District: 50A
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Anoka
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented:
Anoka
Occupation: Assistant Director, Anoka Area Vocational-Technical Institute
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Economic Development
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Pensions and Investments
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Regulated Industries
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Regulated Industries: Special Projects
Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
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