Albert J. (Joe) Brisson Candidate

Born: August 11, 1913
Withrow, Minnesota
Washington County
United States
Resided: White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: September 4, 1987
Gender: Man
Occupation: Laundromat manager
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Brisson unsuccessfully ran for White Bear Lake School Board in 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972. He also ran for St. Paul City Council in 1978 (Seat D) and Ramsey Count Commissioner (6th District) in 1982.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1913-34584). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1987-MN-024203). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). The Minneapolis Star, May 21, 1969 (p. B10). The Minneapolis Tribune, May 20, 1970 (p. 24). The Minneapolis Star, May 19, 1971 (p. A2). Minneapolis Tribune, May 17, 1972 (p. B5). The Minneapolis Star, July 19, 1972 (p. B11). The Minneapolis Star, April 19, 1978 (p. A21). The Minneapolis STar, April 26, 1978 (p. 23). Minneapolis Star and Tribune, September 16, 1982 (p. A8).
Photo of Albert J. Brisson
Photo of Albert J. Brisson
Minneapolis Tribune, March 16, 1973 (p. B3).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/12/1978 State House, District 65B Primary Independent-Republican 359 100.00% Won
09/12/1972 State House, District 49B Primary Nonpartisan 160 5.48% Lost