This brings to 3 the number of Severson's (distant cousins) who have held State Legislative seats in the last 30 years.
Elmer Severson served in the both Houses of the Montana State Legislature during a political career that went from 1977 to 1999. His career ended with his tragic death in a ranch accident.
Don Severson has served in the Minnesota State House of Reprsentatives since his election in 2002. On Tuesday, November 2, 2010 he lost his bid to become Minnesota Secretary of State by 7,000 votes.
Erik Severson won his race for the 28th Assembly District in Wisconsin last Tuesday by campaigning on a platform of lower taxes and smaller government. |