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).
Photo of Lester A. Wheeler
Photo of Lester A. Wheeler
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