Katherine G. Coon Candidate
| Born: |
March 15, 1912 Park Rapids, Minnesota Hubbard County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | January 12, 2004 |
| Gender: | Woman |
| Occupation: | Ward secretary, general hospital. |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) |
| Notes: | Born Katherine Grace Gunderson. Coon was the granddaughter of Republican State Representative Hugh E. Craig (HD 38, 1893-1897; HD 45, 1903-1907). Coon was the daughter of Bird Craig Gunderson, Sherburne County Superintendent of Schools. Coon ran for Minneapolis Alderman (Eighth Ward) in 1959. She was a former children's clothes saleswoman and clothing factory supervisor. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1912-11235). United States Social Security Death Index. The Minneapolis Star, July 17, 1958 (p. B1). The Minneapolis Star, January 22, 1959 (p. B3). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, April 17, 1959 (p. VG3). |
The Minneapolis Star, January 22, 1959 (p. B3).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/1960 | State House, District 33 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 1,526 | 4.40% | Lost |
| 11/04/1958 | State House, District 33 | General | Nonpartisan | 9,483 | 12.29% | Lost |