Gottfrid (G.T.) Lindsten Candidate

Born: June 27, 1887
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: June 2, 1961
Gender: Man
Occupation: Railorad labor leader
Political Party: Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: Minneapolis Alderman: 3rd Ward (1921-1925). Minnesota Lieutenant Governor (1937-1939).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1961-MN-023963). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). The Minneapolis Star, June 3, 1961 (p. A3).
Photo of Gottfrid Lindsten
Photo of Gottfrid Lindsten
Minnesota Historical Society.

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
11/03/1936 Lieutenant Governor General Farmer-Labor 502,856 47.46% Won
06/15/1936 Lieutenant Governor Primary Farmer-Labor 101,737 58.66% Won