C. Alfred Bergsten Candidate

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Born: November 21, 1895
Anoka, Minnesota
Anoka County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: July 21, 1974
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Bergsten previously served as president of the Minnesota Law Enforcement League. Bergsten ran for Minnneapolis Municipal Judge in 1953 but placed third in the primary. He launched a write-in campaign for the general election.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1974-MN-017466). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). Minneapolis Star Journal, November 25, 1940 (p. 6). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, June 15, 1960 (p. 25).
Photo of C. Alfred Bergsten
Photo of C. Alfred Bergsten
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, June 15, 1960 (p. 25).

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
09/13/1960 State House, District 30 Primary Nonpartisan 553 7.97% Lost

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Print advertisement (detail) of C. Alfred Bergsten's 1953 write-in campaign for Minneapolis Municipal Judge.
Print advertisement (detail) of C. Alfred Bergsten's 1953 write-in campaign for Minneapolis Municipal Judge.
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, June 5, 1953 (p. 2).