Hansen, Melvin E. "Mel"
Senate 1963-72 (District 34); Senate 1973-76 (District 61)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/20/1915
Birth Place:
Russell, Minnesota
Birth County:
Lyon
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
8/29/1994
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Mel
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Manager, Careers Employment
EDUCATION
Russell High School; Secondary; Graduate
University of Minnesota; B.A.; Economics, 1940
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Governor's Commission for Employment of Handicapped, Employers Committee;
19?? to 19??
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Governor's Crime Commission, Information Systems Committee;
19?? to 19??
Military:
United States Navy (World War II, European Theatre, Battleship);
1944 to 1946
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Ethel Long (married in 1937, she died in 1984)
Children:
Three children: Kerry (son); Sharon, and Judith (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
"Hansen was an Independent-Republican..." (Star Tribune Obituary, August 31, 1994)
He died at the Martin Luther Manor in Bloomington, Minnesota. His funeral was held at St. Peder's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He was a member of St. Peder's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Religion provided by the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975.
Body: Senate
District: 61
Elected: 11/7/1972
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/2/1973 to 1/3/1977
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: President, Careers, Inc.; Personnel Counselling and Placement
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Independent Republican Caucus
Committees:
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Finance
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Finance: Education
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Finance: State Departments II
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Pensions and Retirement
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Transportation and General Legislation
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Transportation and General Legislation: Elections
Session Notes:
His margin of victory over Wesley J. Skoglund was only 32 votes so a recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by 28 votes.
Body: Senate
District: 61
Elected: 11/7/1972
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/2/1973 to 1/3/1977
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: President, Careers, Inc.; Personnel Counselling and Placement
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "Hansen was an Independent-Republican..." (Star Tribune Obituary, August 31, 1994)
Committees:
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Finance
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Finance: Education
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Finance: Natural Resources, Highways and Semi-State
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Pensions and Retirement
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Transportation and General Legislation
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Transportation and General Legislation: Elections
Session Notes:
His margin of victory over Wesley J. Skoglund was only 32 votes so a recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner by 28 votes.
Body: Senate
District: 34
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: President, Careers, Inc.; Personnel Counselling and Placement
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "Hansen was an Independent-Republican..." (Star Tribune Obituary, August 31, 1994)
Committees:
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Civil Administration
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Education
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Elections and Reapportionment
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Finance
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General Legislation
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Pensions and Retirement (Chair)
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Rules and Administration
Body: Senate
District: 34
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: President, Careers, Inc.; Personnel Placement and Counselling
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "Hansen was an Independent-Republican..." (Star Tribune Obituary, August 31, 1994)
Committees:
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Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs
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Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs: Pensions and Retirement Division (Chair)
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Education
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Elections and Reapportionment
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Finance
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General Legislation
Body: Senate
District: 34
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: President, Careers Inc.; Personnel Placement and Recruiting
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "Hansen was an Independent-Republican..." (Star Tribune Obituary, August 31, 1994)
Committees:
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Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs
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Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs: Pensions and Retirement Division (Chair)
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Education
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Election and Reapportionment
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Finance
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General Legislation
Body: Senate
District: 34
Elected: 11/6/1962
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/8/1963 to 1/2/1967
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Co-owner, Career's Inc.; Personnel Placement and Recruiting
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "Hansen was an Independent-Republican..." (Star Tribune Obituary, August 31, 1994)
Committees:
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Cities of the First Class
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Education
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Elections and Reapportionment
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General Legislation
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Municipal Affairs
Body: Senate
District: 34
Elected: 11/6/1962
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/8/1963 to 1/2/1967
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Manager, Careers Employment
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: "Hansen was an Independent-Republican..." (Star Tribune Obituary, August 31, 1994)
Committees:
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Cities of the First Class
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Education
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Elections and Reapportionment
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General Legislation
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Municipal Affairs