David E. Berggren Candidate
| Born: |
October 28, 1904 Austin, Pennsylvania Potter County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | April 26, 1985 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Public accountant |
| Military Service: | Berggren drew attention during his 1940 congressional campaign by wiring President Franklin Roosevelt of his objection t the U.S. Army using Miss America to attract men to enlist in the service. |
| Political Party: | Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Berggren later moved to Princeton, Minnesota where he served as city clerk and treasurer. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1985-MN-010365). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Minneapolis Star Journal, July 24, 1940 (p. 25). The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, August 15, 1940 (p. 14). St. Cloud Daily Times, April 29, 1985 (p. B6). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1970 | State House, District 25B | General | Nonpartisan | 2,940 | 25.89% | Lost |
| 09/10/1940 | U.S. House, District 05 | Primary | Farmer-Labor | 3,850 | 20.76% | Lost |