Constance (Connie) Burchett Candidate
| Born: |
June 1, 1911 Oak Lawn, Illinois Cook County United States |
| Resided: |
Coon Rapids,
Minnesota
Anoka County |
| Death: | April 24, 1994 |
| Gender: | Woman |
| Occupation: | Free-lance advertising |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus) |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 51 (1963-1967). |
| Notes: | Born Constance Isabell Smeatham. Burchett was a former Chicago Tribune reporter and chair of the state DFL Party. She previously worked for Walgreen Drug Stores for more than a quarter-center and led its advertising copyright department. She moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas in 1978 and Port Hueneme, California in 1987. |
| Sources: | United States Social Security Death Index. Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, September 9, 1962 (p. W5). Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 27, 1994 (p. B6). |
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1966 | State Senate, District 57 | General | Nonpartisan | 8,364 | 45.61% | Lost |
| 11/03/1964 | State House, District 51 | General | Nonpartisan | 20,058 | 25.50% | Won |
| 11/06/1962 | State House, District 51 | General | Nonpartisan | 9,930 | 23.76% | Won |
| 09/11/1962 | State House, District 51 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 3,018 | 16.88% | Won |