Lawrence C. Merthan Candidate
| Born: |
September 25, 1918 St. Paul, Minnesota Ramsey County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | September 30, 1987 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | International economic relations instructor, St. Thomas College and University of Minnesota law student |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War II (1942-1946). U.S. Air Force (Colonel). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Notes: | Mertha was a former U.S. Vice Consul at Stuttgart, Germany. He later practiced law and was a legislative counsel to Senatoe Eugene McCarthy. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1918-53825). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Times The Picture Paper, February 5, 1948 (p. 3). Minneapolis Star Tribune, October 1, 1987 (p. B10). |
St. Paul Recorder, September 24, 1948 (p. 3).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1948 | State House, District 38 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,870 | 43.51% | Lost |