Elmer L. Andersen
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For the governor of Minnesota from 1951 to 1955, see C. Elmer Anderson.
Elmer Lee Andersen (June 17, 1909 – November 15, 2004) was an American businessman, philanthropist, and politician who built a successful business career with the H. B. Fuller Company. Andersen was most notably the 30th governor of Minnesota. A self-described progressive Republican, he was a well-regarded politician who passed many social and environmental regulations during his time as governor.
Quick Facts 30th Governor of Minnesota, Lieutenant ...
Elmer L. Andersen | |
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30th Governor of Minnesota | |
In office January 2, 1961 – March 25, 1963 | |
Lieutenant | Karl Rolvaag |
Preceded by | Orville Freeman |
Succeeded by | Karl Rolvaag |
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 42nd district | |
In office February 2, 1949 – January 5, 1959 | |
Preceded by | Claude Henry Allen |
Succeeded by | Clifton T. Parks |
Personal details | |
Born | Elmer Lee Andersen (1909-06-17)June 17, 1909 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | November 15, 2004(2004-11-15) (aged 95) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Eleanor Johnson (m. 1932) |
Profession | businessman, philanthropist |
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In one of the closest elections in the history of Minnesota and the United States, Andersen lost the 1962 Minnesota gubernatorial election by 91 votes to Karl Rolvaag.