Allen I. Olson

Allen I. Olson
Allen Olson in 1981
28th Governor of North Dakota
In office
January 6, 1981 – January 1, 1985
LieutenantErnest Sands
Preceded byArthur A. Link
Succeeded byGeorge Sinner
25th Attorney General of North Dakota
In office
1973–1980
GovernorArthur A. Link
Preceded byHelgi Johanneson
Succeeded byRobert Wefald
Personal details
Born(1938-11-05)November 5, 1938
Rolla, North Dakota, U.S.
DiedDecember 26, 2025(2025-12-26) (aged 87)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Barbara Benner Olson
Children3
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1963-1967
UnitJudge Advocate General's Corps

Allen Ingvar Olson (November 5, 1938 – December 26, 2025) was an American Republican politician and attorney. He was the 28th Governor of North Dakota from 1981 to 1985.

Olson died on December 26, 2025 at the age of 87.

References

  1. ↑ "Allen Olson". Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on November 29, 2010.
  2. ↑ Segal, Edward (December 26, 2025). "Former North Dakota governor Allen I. Olson passes away at 87". KXMB-TV. Archived from the original on January 1, 2026. Retrieved December 26, 2025.