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A. O. Starks

Sessions Served    Other Information

Senate 1931-46 (District 5)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Dodge, Mower

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 7/23/1882
Birth Place: Dexter Township, Minnesota
Birth County: Mower
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Dexter
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Breeder of Purebred Holstein Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs

EDUCATION

St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Government: Dexter Township, Minnesota (Township Offices, 10 years); 1??? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He was born on a farm.

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Total Days Served: 5845

SESSIONS SERVED

54th Legislative Session (1945-1946) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1945
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Austin
Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
Oath Date: 1/5/1943
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Former Farmer/Part Owner and Operator, Grocery Store/Member, Arntzen and Starks, Painters and Decorators
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Finance
  • Markets and Marketing (Chair)
  • Public Health
  • Public Institutions and Buildings
  • Rural Credits and State Development
  • State and County Fairs
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53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1943
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Dexter
Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 1/5/1947
Oath Date: 1/5/1943
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Farmer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Finance
  • Markets and Marketing (Chair)
  • Public Health
  • Public Institutions and Buildings
  • Rural Credits and State Development
  • State and County Fairs
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52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1941
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Dexter
Term of Office: 1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date: 1/3/1939
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Markets and Marketing (Chair)
  • Public Health
  • Public Institutions and Buildings
  • Rural Credits and State Development
  • State and County Fairs
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
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51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1939
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Dexter
Term of Office: 1/2/1939 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date: 1/3/1939
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Markets and Marketing (Chair)
  • Public Health
  • Public Institutions and Buildings
  • Rural Credits and State Development
  • State and County Fairs
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
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50th Legislative Session (1937-1938) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1937
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Dexter
Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date: 1/8/1935
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Markets and Marketing (Chair)
  • Public Health
  • Public Institutions and Buildings
  • Rural Credits and State Development
  • State and County Fairs
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
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49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1935
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Dexter
Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/1/1939
Oath Date: 1/8/1935
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Dairy Products and Live Stock
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Public Health
  • Public Institutions and Buildings
  • Rural Credits and State Development
  • State and County Fairs (Chair)
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
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48th Legislative Session (1933-1934) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1933
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/4/1930
Residence: Dexter
Term of Office: 1/5/1931 to 1/6/1935
Oath Date: 1/6/1931
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Farmer/Breeder of Purebred Holstein Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Crime and Crime Prevention
  • Drainage
  • Public Health
  • Public Institutions and Buildings
  • Reforestation
  • Rural Credits and State Development
  • State and County Fairs
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
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47th Legislative Session (1931-1932)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1931
Body: Senate
District: 05
Elected: 11/4/1930
Residence: Dexter
Term of Office: 1/5/1931 to 1/6/1935
Oath Date: 1/6/1931
Counties Represented: Dodge, Mower
Occupation: Farmer/Breeder of Purebred Holstein Cattle and Duroc Jersey Hogs
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Crime and Crime Prevention
  • Drainage
  • Reforestation
  • State and County Fairs
  • State Development and Immigration
  • Taxes and Tax Laws
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OTHER INFORMATION

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