Alton (A. Leslie) Smith Candidate
| Born: |
November 19, 1906 Willis, Texas Montgomery County United States |
| Resided: |
Backus,
Minnesota
Cass County |
| Death: | October 7, 1969 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Chemistry professor, Brainerd Junior College |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Notes: | Smith was also a Big Ten basketball referee. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1969-MN-025399). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Duluth News-Tribune, February 10, 1950 (p. 15). Duluth News-Tribune, October 15, 1950 (p. 5). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1950 | State House, District 52 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,989 | 46.39% | Lost |
Related Reports
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