Jerry Sorensen Candidate

Born: March 28, 1926
Centuria, Wisconsin
Polk County
United States
Resided: Hopkins, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: September 20, 2006
Gender: Man
Occupation: Owner and operator, Jay's Gas & Diner (truck stops)
Military Service: U.S. Army Air Corps, World War II.
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Sources: Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2006-MN-026180). World War II Draft Registration Card (November 13, 1945). The Minneapolis Tribune, September 9, 1970 (p. VG3). Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 23, 2006 (p. B4).
Photo of Jerry Sorensen
Photo of Jerry Sorensen
The Minneapolis Star, July 21, 1970 (p. C10).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/15/1970 U.S. House, District 03 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 12,377 23.36% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Jerry Sorensen's 1970 CD 03 DFL primary campaign
Print advertisement for Jerry Sorensen's 1970 CD 03 DFL primary campaign
The Minneapolis Star, July 21, 1970 (p. C10).