Oscar Widstrand Candidate
| Born: |
March 26, 1877 Persnäs, Småland Kalmar County Sweden |
| Resided: |
Hibbing,
Minnesota
Saint Louis County |
| Death: | July 28, 1947 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Editor, St. Louis County Independent |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus) |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 60 (1937-1941, 1945-1947). |
| Notes: | Widstrand was editor of the St. Louis County Independent from 1920 to 1944. He was the father of State Representative Paul B. Widstrand (HD 60, 1951-1959). |
| Sources: | World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). United States Census, 1940. The Minneapolis Star, July 29, 1947 (p. 10). |
54th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 4 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1946 | State House, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 8,465 | 28.31% | Won |
| 11/07/1944 | State House, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 10,973 | 32.98% | Won |
| 11/03/1942 | State House, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,687 | 25.27% | Lost |
| 11/05/1940 | State House, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 9,186 | 25.01% | Lost |
| 11/08/1938 | State House, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 9,583 | 27.79% | Won |
| 11/03/1936 | State House, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 9,837 | 28.57% | Won |
| 11/08/1932 | State House, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,343 | 23.12% | Lost |
| 11/06/1930 | State House, District 60 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,627 | 22.35% | Lost |