Donald G. Townsend Candidate
| Born: |
September 19, 1923 St. Paul, Minnesota Ramsey County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | July 21, 2001 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Operating engineer |
| Military Service: | U.S. Navy, World War II (1943-1945) and Korean Conflict (Machinist's Mate Petty Officer 2nd Class, 1950-1951). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) |
| Notes: | Townsend was also a candidate for St. Paul City Councilman in 1958 and St. Paul School Board member in 1972. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1923-54007). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (2001-MN-521041). World War II Draft Registration Card (June 30, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Minneapolis Star, March 12, 1958 (p. B1). The Minneapolis Star, February 24, 1972 (p. B2). Minneapolis Tribune, July 28, 1972 (p. C8). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/1972 | State Senate, District 67 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 608 | 9.40% | Lost |