Benjamin Vander Kooi Candidate

Born: February 24, 1919
Worthington, Minnesota
Nobles County
United States
Resided: Luverne, Minnesota
Rock County
Death: March 30, 1990
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II (1941-1945). U.S. Navy Reserves (Lieutenant Commander).
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1919-20692). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1990-MN-010920). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. United States Census, 1950. Worthington Daily Globe, March 31, 1990 (p. 2).
Photo of Benjamin Vander Kooi
Photo of Benjamin Vander Kooi
Worthington Daily Globe, October 8, 1970 (p. 9).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 3 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1972 State Senate, District 26 General Nonpartisan 12,227 45.65% Lost
11/03/1970 State Senate, District 19 General Nonpartisan 8,479 47.17% Lost
11/05/1952 State House, District 11 General Nonpartisan 2,259 43.69% Lost