Al Gerner Candidate
| Born: |
August 5, 1917 Hitterdal, Minnesota Clay County United States |
| Resided: |
Blackduck,
Minnesota
Beltrami County |
| Death: | July 9, 2017 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Depot agent, Northern Pacific Railroad |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War II (Technical 3, 1941-1945). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | Blackduck Justice of the Peace (10 years). Beltrami County Commissioner (1980-1985). |
| Notes: | Gerner was the campaign manager for DFL U.S. Representative Coya Knutson. He was also Beltrami County DFL Chairman for 10 years. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2017-MN-023119). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Census, 1950. Fergus Falls Daily Journal, May 24, 1960 (p. 4). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1960 | State House, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,630 | 41.50% | Lost |
| 09/13/1960 | State House, District 62 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 1,242 | 23.47% | Won |
| 11/04/1958 | State Senate, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,058 | 47.63% | Lost |
| 11/02/1954 | State Senate, District 62 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,680 | 46.83% | Lost |