George Wangensteen Candidate

Born: December 28, 1926
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Itasca County
United States
Resided: Bovey, Minnesota
Itasca County
Death: June 3, 1966
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War II (Technical 5, 1945-1946).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: Itasca County (ISD 02) School Board member. State Representative: HD 52 (1959-1963). 9th Judicial District Court Judge (1965-1966).
Notes: Wangensteen served as Assistant Minnesota Secretary of State from 1955 to 1958.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1966-MN-014991). World War II Draft Registration Card (December 28, 1944). Department of the Army, Office of the Quartermaster General, Memorial Division, Application for Headstone or Marker (June 15, 1966). The Minneapolis Star, January 14, 1958 (p. A14). St. Cloud Daily Times, November 20, 1965 (p. 6).
Photo of George Wangensteen
Photo of George Wangensteen
The Minneapolis Star, January 14, 1958 (p. A14).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1962 State House, District 58 General Nonpartisan 6,711 44.06% Lost
11/08/1960 State House, District 52 General Nonpartisan 9,906 57.97% Won
11/04/1958 State House, District 52 General Nonpartisan 7,498 50.16% Won