George P. Wetzel Candidate
| Born: |
March 3, 1921 Little Falls, Minnesota Morrison County United States |
| Resided: |
Little Falls,
Minnesota
Morrison County |
| Death: | September 20, 2014 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | U.S. Marine Corps, World War II (Sergeant, 1943-1946). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus) |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 53 (1957-1961). Morrison County Judge of Probate. 7th Judicial District Court Judge. |
| Notes: | Wetzel served as an FBI special agent for four years beginning in 1950. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1921-20624). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2014-MN-029019). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, December 19, 1958 (p. A18). St. Cloud Times, September 23, 2014 (p. C6). |
60th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1958 | State House, District 53 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,254 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/06/1956 | State House, District 53 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,961 | 57.34% | Won |