Elva D. Walker Candidate
| Born: |
June 29, 1914 Everett, Massachusetts Middlesex County United States |
| Resided: |
Deephaven,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | November 24, 2001 |
| Gender: | Woman |
| Occupation: | Former nurse |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Born Elva Mae Dawson. Walker later founded and was president of the board of Northwestern Hospital and headed the National Council on Aging and the Minnesota Board on Aging. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (2001-MN-535014). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, December 14, 1939 (p. 21). Minneapolis Tribune, September 7, 1966 (p. VG2). Minneapolis Star Tribune, November 25, 2001 (p. B1,7) |
Minneapolis Tribune, September 7, 1966 (p. VG2).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1966 | U.S. House, District 03 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 64,861 | 34.57% | Lost |
| 09/13/1966 | U.S. House, District 03 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 25,338 | 53.95% | Won |
Additional Images
Minneapolis Tribune, October 28, 1966 (p. 2).