Betty M. Hayenga Candidate
| Born: |
July 18, 1920 Magnet, Nebraska Cedar County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | March 20, 2008 |
| Gender: | Woman |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army Women's Army Corps, World War II (Captain, 1943-1946). |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Born Betty May Elfline. Hayenga was the first woman endorsed for statewide office by the DFL. Hayenga served as Ramsey County DFL Chairwoman and second vice chairwoman of the state DFL Executive Committee. |
| Sources: | Nebraska Birth Certificate Index. Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 26, 2008 (p. B6). St. Cloud Daily Times, July 11, 1966 (p. 11). St. Cloud Daily Times, August 18, 1966 (p. 9). |
The Minneapolis Star, July 11, 1966 (p. A3).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/1966 | Auditor | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 141,973 | 33.15% | Lost |