Charles R. (Baldy) Hansen Candidate

Born: August 8, 1909
St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
United States
Resided: Austin, Minnesota
Mower County
Death: May 22, 2000
Gender: Man
Occupation: Banker
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: Austin City Councilor. Mayor of Austin (1954-1962). State Senator: SD 05 (1967-1973); SD 31 (1973-1977).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (2000-MN-012519). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). St. Cloud Times, May 24, 2000 (p. B4).
Photo of Charles R. Hansen
Photo of Charles R. Hansen
68th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 8 6
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/14/1976 State Senate, District 31 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 2,811 36.03% Lost
11/07/1972 State Senate, District 31 General Nonpartisan 13,085 53.38% Won
11/03/1970 State Senate, District 05 General Nonpartisan 9,004 56.13% Won
09/15/1970 State Senate, District 05 Primary Nonpartisan 4,204 50.95% Won
11/08/1966 State Senate, District 05 General Nonpartisan 9,128 53.93% Won
09/13/1966 State Senate, District 05 Primary Nonpartisan 3,320 28.92% Won
11/06/1962 State Senate, District 05 General Nonpartisan 10,131 46.27% Lost
09/11/1962 State Senate, District 05 Primary Nonpartisan 4,227 32.84% Won

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Charles R. Hansen's 1962 Austin Mayoral campaign.
Print advertisement for Charles R. Hansen's 1962 Austin Mayoral campaign.
Austin Daily Herald, March 31, 1962 (p. 3).