Frank D. Bessesen Candidate
| Born: |
February 23, 1903 Minneapolis, Minnesota Hennepin County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | November 23, 1978 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Conservative) |
| Offices Held: | Minneapolis City Council Alderman: Fifth Ward (1935-1939). Hennepin County Court Commissioner (1950-1966). |
| Notes: | Bessesen was appointed Hennepin County Court Commissioner on January 13, 1950 and was elected to the position in 1950, 1954, 1958, and 1962. He served as a legal adviser to the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1945 to 1950. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1903-33165). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1978-MN-030083). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 15, 1942). United States Census, 1940. Minneapolis Star Journal, August 3, 1944 (p. 13). The Minneapolis Star, January 14, 1950 (p. 4). The Minneapolis Tribune, November 3, 1966 (p. 3). |
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, November 5, 1950 (p. F5).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1944 | State House, District 33 | General | Nonpartisan | 24,571 | 23.65% | Lost |
| 07/10/1944 | State House, District 33 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 9,711 | 25.04% | Won |
Additional Images
The Minneapolis Star, September 9, 1950 (p. 3).