Ruth Meiers

Ruth Meiers (born November 6, 1925 - March 19, 1987 ) was an American politician . Between 1985 and 1987 she was lieutenant governor of the state of North Dakota .

Career

Ruth Olson, her maiden name, was the daughter of Axel Olson, a member of the House of Representatives from North Dakota . After finishing school, she was a social worker in the field of childcare. She also chaired the Mountrail County Welfare Committee . Politically, she joined the Democratic Party . In 1974 she was elected to the state parliament as her father's successor, where she remained until 1984.

In 1984 she was elected Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota alongside George Sinner . She held this office between 1985 and her death on March 19, 1987. She was Deputy Governor and Chairwoman of the State Senate . Ruth Meiers died of complications from cancer.

Web links

Individual evidence

↑ AP News Archive: Lt. Gov. Ruth Meiers Laid To Rest Near Her Farm (March 23, 1987)

personal data
SURNAME	Meiers, Ruth
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	November 6, 1925
DATE OF DEATH	March 19, 1987

[1] AP News Archive: Lt. Gov. Ruth Meiers Laid To Rest Near Her Farm (March 23, 1987)