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  Solon, Sam George
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AffiliationDemocratic-Farmer-Labor  
  2001-01-10  
 
NameSam George Solon
Address616 W. Third St.
Duluth, Minnesota 55806, United States
EmailNone
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Born June 25, 1931
DiedDecember 28, 2001 (70 years)
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InfoHouse 1971-72 (District 60)
Senate 1973-2001 (District 7)

Ran unsuccessfully for Congress in the 8th District at the DFL convention on Saturday, May 11, 1974.

Occupation: Retired Educator

died from results of liver cancer. He was laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery (Duluth) on January 5, 2002.

Spouse/Partner: Carole (when first elected); Paula (first listed in 1975, divorced in 1988); Yvonne Prettner (first listed in 1997)

EDUCATION
Duluth Public Schools; Elementary School
Central High School, Duluth; Secondary; Graduate, 1949
University of Minnesota, Duluth; B.S.; Teaching, 1958

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military United States Army ??/??/1952 to ??/??/1954

Municipal Board/Commission Duluth, Minnesota (City Alcoholic Beverage Board, Chair) ??/??/1967 to ??/??/1970

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FAMILY
Wife Yvonne Prettner Solon 00, 0000-Dec 28, 2001

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RACES
  11/07/2000 MN State Senate 07 Won 87.73% (+75.46%)
  11/05/1996 MN State Senate 07 Won 65.38% (+37.59%)
  11/03/1992 MN State Senate 07 Won 63.86% (+27.73%)
  11/06/1990 MN State Senate 07 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/04/1986 MN State Senate 07 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/1982 MN State Senate 07 Won 87.69% (+75.38%)
  11/04/1980 MN State Senate 07 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/1976 MN State Senate 07 Won 80.18% (+60.37%)
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