Lester A. Wheeler Candidate
| Born: |
June 16, 1916 Hill City, Kansas Graham County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | January 12, 1983 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Racial Minority: | Black |
| Occupation: | Retired postal supervisor |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War II (Technical 5). |
| Political Party: | 151 |
| Notes: | Wheeler moved to Minneapolis in 1945. Wheeler was a candidate for Minneapolis Alderman (5th Ward) in 1947. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1983-MN-003369). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Minneapolis Star and Tribune, October 29, 1982 (p. V14). The Salina Journal (Salina, Kansas), January 16, 1983 (p. 9). |
Minneapolis Star and Tribune, October 29, 1982 (p. V14).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1982 | State House, District 58B | General | Independent-Republican | 2,786 | 23.88% | Lost |
| 09/14/1982 | State House, District 58B | Primary | Independent-Republican | 564 | 100.00% | Won |