Donald G. Hanson Candidate

Born: February 21, 1912
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: October 18, 1994
Gender: Man
Occupation: Accountant
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War II (1942-1946).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Democratic-Farmer-Labor); American; Independent Conservative
Offices Held: Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation member.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1994-MN-027665). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Minneapolis Tribune, September 11, 1970 (p. VG1). Minneapolis Tribune, November 1, 1978 (p. VG3).
Photo of Donald G. Hanson
Photo of Donald G. Hanson
The Minneapolis Tribune, September 11, 1970 (p. VG3).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 4 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1980 State House, District 54A General Independent Conservative 1,176 10.81% Lost
11/07/1978 Treasurer General American 85,183 5.68% Lost
09/12/1978 Treasurer Primary American 4,388 100.00% Won
09/15/1970 State House, District 39 Primary Nonpartisan 816 5.90% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Donald G. Hanson's 1978 Treasurer general election campaign.
Print advertisement for Donald G. Hanson's 1978 Treasurer general election campaign.
Minneapolis Tribune, November 1, 1978 (p. A4).