Elected: 11/7/1916
Residence: Montevideo
Term of Office: 1/2/1917 to 1/6/1919
Counties Represented:
Chippewa
Occupation: Former Register of Deeds, Chippewa County
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Agricultural Schools
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Agriculture and Horticulture
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Dairy Products and Live Stock
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Logs and Lumber (Chair)
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Mileage
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State Hospitals
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Transportation
Session Notes:
He won the election and was sworn in on the first day of session. His election was contested by James R. Burnip for violations related to the Corrupt Practices Act. The charges were that Teigen distributed false and defamatory statements against Burnip. After an investigation by the Elections Contest Committee, Austin F. Teigen was confirmed as the winner of the election.