Bernhard LeVander Candidate

Born: March 9, 1916
St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
United States
Resided: South St. Paul, Minnesota
Dakota County
Death: December 24, 2008
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II (Supply officer).
Political Party: Republican
Notes: LeVander was the younger brother of Republican Governor Harold LeVander (1967-1971). He was a former assistant Chisago County Attorney.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1916-50745). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2008-MN-037610). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Pioneer Press, "Bernhard W. LeVander," December 26, 2008.
Photo of Bernhard LeVander
Photo of Bernhard LeVander
The St. Cloud Daily Times, September 10, 1954 (p. 2).

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
11/02/1954 Attorney General General Republican 526,761 47.26% Lost
09/14/1954 Attorney General Primary Republican 131,188 49.50% Won

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Bernhard LeVander's 1954 Attorney General Republican primary campaign
Print advertisement for Bernhard LeVander's 1954 Attorney General Republican primary campaign
The St. Cloud Daily Times, September 10, 1954 (p. 2).