Arlen Erdahl
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- 1st and 3rd District candidates' debate
Major congressional candidates from the First and Third Districts debate and respond to questions from listeners. First District candidates: Arlen Erdahl (IR) and Gerry Sikorski (DFL). Third District candidates: Bill Frenzel (IR) and Michael Freeman (DFL).
- Erdahl appointed to Public Service Commission
Erdahl talks about his background with the legislature and with agriculture in rural Minnesota. He says he can be a spokesman and voice for consumers in dealing with public utilities, transportation, as a member of a new and expanded Public Service Commission.
- Arlen Erdahl interview, part 2 - Outlining a plan to return the Republican Party to prominence in Minnesota
Minnesota Secretary of State Arlen Erdahl, a Republican and former Minnesota state representative, discusses recent shifts in power in state legislature, resulting in a Democratic majority. Erdahl outlines what Republicans need to do to return to prominence.
- Arlen Erdahl interview, part 1 - Discusses loss in 1974 election
Secretary of State Arlen Erdahl, a Republican and former Minnesota state representative, discusses loss in 1974 election and how changes to election law in Minnesota in waning years of Nixon fallout may or may not have affected Republican fortunes in state and national elections.
- Bills about campaign finance and name rotation on election ballots discussed at the legislature
Two controverial sections remain in the new bill. Ones is a provision restoring the requirement for contributors donating over $100 to be listed by name, occupation and place of employment. Another provision allows union dues to be used in state political campaigns. An election bill involves rotation of names in an election; currently the highest vote getter from the previous election is listed first. This practice is criticized. Secretary of State Arlen Erdahl talks about the position of names on the ballot and name rotation. He says this bill would restore eroded confidence in government.
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