Stan Kowalski Candidate

Born: May 13, 1926
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Fridley, Minnesota
Anoka County
Death: October 20, 2017
Gender: Man
Occupation: Owner and operator, Kowalski's Supper Club
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II.
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: Independent School District 16 Board member.
Notes: Born Thaddeus Stanley Kowalski. Kowalski was also a professional wrestler for 26 years ("Killer Kowalski," "Krusher Kowalski," "Big K") and Minnesota Boxing Commissioner from 1983 to 1986.
Sources: Minneapolis Star and Tribune, September 6, 1986 (p. V14). Minneapolis Star and Tribune, December 7, 1986 (p. C10). Minneapolis Star Tribune, July 12, 2000 (p. B2). Minneapolis Star Tribune, October 25, 2017 (p. B6).
Photo of Stan Kowalski
Photo of Stan Kowalski
Minneapolis Star Tribune, October 25, 2017 (p. B6).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/12/2000 State House, District 48B Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 1,546 37.53% Lost
09/09/1986 State House, District 51A Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 879 29.22% Lost