
John E. Olson
Gubernatorial candidate
- Home state
- South Dakota
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1974
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Olson129,077
Opponents149,151
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Elections run
John E. Olson, a Republican politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1974 governor election in South Dakota to Richard F. Kneip, receiving 129,077 votes (46.4%).
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How many votes has John E. Olson received?
John E. Olson has received 129,077 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | GovernorSouth Dakota | Lost | 129,07746.4% | Richard F. Kneip |
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