August J. (A.J.) Burling Candidate

Born: December 16, 1853
Vallerstad, Östergötland
Östergötland County
Sweden
Resided: Carver, Minnesota
Carver County
Death: March 4, 1934
Gender: Man
Occupation: Retired
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: San Francisco Township Town Clerk (47 years). State Representative: HD 21 (1931-1933).
Notes: Burling came to Minnesota with his family in 1862. He was a former farmer and country school teacher.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1934-MN-019139). The Minneapolis Journal, March 7, 1934 (p. 2).
Photo of August J. Burling
Photo of August J. Burling
The Minneapolis Journal, March 7, 1934 (p. 2).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1930 State House, District 21 General Nonpartisan 3,027 60.38% Won