Helmer Thompson Candidate

Born: December 11, 1896
Brooten, Minnesota
Stearns County
United States
Resided: Staples, Minnesota
Todd County
Death: April 25, 1989
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer and federal adult education program instructor
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 51 (1957-1961).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1989-MN-011065). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, December 24, 1956 (p. A5).
Photo of Helmer Thompson
Photo of Helmer Thompson
60th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

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
09/13/1960 State House, District 51 Primary Nonpartisan 1,315 28.98% Lost
11/04/1958 State House, District 51 General Nonpartisan 3,899 51.88% Won
11/06/1956 State House, District 51 General Nonpartisan 4,765 51.96% Won