Esther Fieldman Candidate

Born: September 14, 1915
New York City, New York
Brooklyn County
United States
Resided: Park Rapids, Minnesota
Hubbard County
Death: June 29, 2007
Gender: Woman
Occupation: Co-owner, Fieldman's Surplus Store
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: Park Rapids School Board member (elected 1954). State Representative: HD 63 (1961-1963).
Notes: Born Esther Miriam Fox. Fieldman was the first Jewish woman elected to the Minnesota House.
Sources: Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2007-MN-018218 ). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. The Minneapolis Star, January 2, 1961 (p. C1).
Photo of Esther Fieldman
Photo of Esther Fieldman
The Minneapolis Star, January 2, 1961 (p. C1).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 5 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1964 State House, District 57 General Nonpartisan 2,254 46.15% Lost
09/08/1964 State House, District 57 Primary Nonpartisan 1,037 37.08% Won
11/06/1962 State House, District 57 General Nonpartisan 1,800 41.29% Lost
11/08/1960 State House, District 63 General Nonpartisan 2,478 51.27% Won
09/13/1960 State House, District 63 Primary Nonpartisan 654 23.15% Won