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Leland A. Affeldt, Sr.
House 1955-58 (District 66)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Polk
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/26/1899 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
5/8/1987 (uncertain)
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Fosston
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Service Station Operator/County Weed Inspector
EDUCATION
Business School; Postsecondary;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Polk County, Minnesota (Weed Inspector);
19?? to 19??
School Board/Administration:
Minnesota (Assessor and School Board Director);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Five children: (2 sons); (3 daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the Democrat Party.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1957-58.
Elected:
11/6/1956
Residence:
Fosston
Term of Office:
1/7/1957 to 1/4/1959
Oath Date:
1/8/1957
Counties Represented:
Polk
Occupation:
Farmer/Service Station Operator/County Weed Inspector
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
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Claims
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Forestry
-
Game and Fish
-
Highways
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Visit Red River Valley Winter Shows Special
-
Welfare
Elected:
11/2/1954
Residence:
Fosston
Term of Office:
1/3/1955 to 1/6/1957
Oath Date:
1/4/1955
Counties Represented:
Polk
Occupation:
Farmer/Service Station Operator/County Weed Inspector
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Commercial Transportation
-
Game and Fish
-
Health
-
Highways
-
State and County Fairs