Beldin H. Loftsgaarden Candidate

Born: October 23, 1893
Spring Grove, Minnesota
Houston County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: April 6, 1982
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War I (Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer, 1918-1919).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus); Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 37 (1929-1931). State Senator: SD 37 (1931-1943).
Sources: World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona), May 14, 1982 (p. D2).
Photo of Beldin H. Loftsgaarden
Photo of Beldin H. Loftsgaarden
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
3 6 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1942 State Senate, District 37 General Nonpartisan 3,290 49.16% Lost
11/08/1938 State Senate, District 37 General Nonpartisan 6,841 57.21% Won
06/15/1936 U.S. Senate Primary Democrat 39,199 33.22% Lost
11/06/1934 State Senate, District 37 General Nonpartisan 7,527 100.00% Won
11/04/1930 State Senate, District 37 General Nonpartisan 4,359 54.54% Won
11/06/1928 State House, District 37 General Nonpartisan 4,233 51.81% Won