Harorld LeVander

Harold LeVander

Minnesota Governor-Elect Harold LeVander, 1966.

Harold LeVander giving a speech

Harold LeVander giving a speech

Harold LeVander giving a speech during his term as governor of Minnesota (1967–1971).

MN90: 91 Votes That Changed History

The 2008 Norm Coleman–Al Franken US Senate race recount wasn’t the first time the state’s voters had to endure a messy battle over ballots. In 1962, incumbent Republican governor Elmer L. Andersen and his challenger, Karl Rolvaag, ran a tight race and then duked it out in a contentious recount lasting 139 days. MN90 producer Marisa Helms reports that when it comes to recounts, political gamesmanship never goes out of style.

Karl Rolvaag with Robert F. Kennedy

Karl Rolvaag with Robert F. Kennedy

Karl Rolvaag (center) at an event held in Worthington to welcome Robert F. Kennedy (center right) to Minnesota, ca. 1966. Walter Mondale sits second from the right.

Karl Rolvaag with Harold E. Hughes

Karl Rolvaag with Harold E. Hughes

Governor Karl Rolvaag with Iowa Governor Harold E. Hughes at the walleye-season opener at Gunflint Lake, May 15, 1965.

Karl Rolvaag, ca. 1959

Karl Rolvaag, ca. 1959

Lieutenant Governor Karl Rolvaag, ca. 1959.

Karl Rolvaag with Senator Henry M. Harren

Karl Rolvaag with Senator Henry M. Harren

Newly elected Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota Karl Rolvaag with Senator Henry M. Harren, 1957.

Karl and Florence Rolvaag

Karl and Florence Rolvaag

Karl and Florence Rolvaag, April 16, 1947.

Karl Rolvaag

Karl Rolvaag, 1940

Karl Rolvaag, 1940.

Karl Rolvaag

Karl Rolvaag

Karl Rolvag, 1965.

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