Christian (C.V., Chris) Nelson Candidate

Born: March 19, 1896
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: October 31, 1965
Gender: Man
Occupation: Vice president, Marlkerson Motors (Shakopee)
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War (1918-1919)I.
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Nelson retired as Director of Purchasing at General Mills in 1961.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1965-MN-026628). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Minneapolis Star, October 18, 1962 (p. A13).
Photo of Christian Nelson
Photo of Christian Nelson
The Minneapolis Star, October 18, 1962 (p. A13).

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
11/06/1962 State House, District 31 General Nonpartisan 4,930 33.32% Lost
09/11/1962 State House, District 31 Primary Nonpartisan 833 18.79% Won