Paul S. Bessesen Candidate
| Born: |
April 19, 1924 Minneapolis, Minnesota Hennepin County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | August 31, 1983 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Real estate agent |
| Military Service: | U.S. Air Force (1950-1952). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | Minneapolis Library Board (1947-1951). |
| Notes: | Bessesen was the son of prima donna and former court singer Beatrice Gjertsen Bessesen. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1924-41696). World War II Draft Registration Card (June 30, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Minneapolis Star, September 9, 1935 (p. 1). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, October 28, 1948 (p. 23). The Minneapolis Star, June 4, 1951 (p. 15). |
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, October 28, 1948 (p. 23).
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 34 | General | Nonpartisan | 9,631 | 20.16% | Lost |