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).
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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