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    Angstman, Kenneth W.

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1939-42 (District 55)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

    Counties Served:  Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 8/14/1913
    Birth Place: Minnesota
    Birth County: Sherburne
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 6/21/1990
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Big Lake
    Occupation (when first elected): Farmer and Breeder of Registered Guernsey Cattle

    EDUCATION

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Married
    Children:
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Kenneth W. Angstman contested the election of Fred Newton in the 1942 election. Fred Newton was determined to be entitled to the seat. This election was also subject to a recount.

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    Total Days Served: 1463

    SESSIONS SERVED

    52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 55
    Elected: 11/5/1940
    Residence: Big Lake
    Term of Office: 1/7/1941 to 1/4/1943
    Counties Represented: Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne
    Occupation: Farmer and Breeder of Registered Guernsey Cattle
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Commerce, Manufacture and Retail Trade
    • Commercial Transportation
    • Dairy Products and Livestock
    • General Legislation
    • Taxes
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    51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 55
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Big Lake
    Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/6/1941
    Counties Represented: Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne
    Occupation: Farmer and Breeder of Registered Guernsey Cattle
    Party: Nonpartisan Election
    Committees:
    • Commerce, Manufacture and Retail Trade
    • Commercial Transportation
    • Dairy Products and Livestock
    • State and County Fairs
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
    Session Notes: He was the youngest member of the 1939 session. (Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1941, p. 566)

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    Duckstad, Robert J. Memorandum Re: Election Contests. Minnesota: Office of Senate Counsel, December 24, 1970, p. 1-4.

    Angstman v. Newton, Contested Election. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, February 11 and 17, 1943, p. 295-299, 356-358.



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