Urban C. (Pete) Berg Candidate

Born: October 2, 1892
St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
United States
Resided: Stillwater, Minnesota
Washington County
Death: November 9, 1957
Gender: Man
Occupation: Liquor store operator
Military Service: U.S. Army, Quartermaster Detachment, General Hospital 25, World War I.
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Notes: Berg's year of birth is listed as 1893 on his World War II Draft Registration Card but 1892 on his death certificate. Although leading after the initial tally by 49 votes for Mayor of Stillwater in 1950, Berg lost the recount by 39 votes.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1957-MN-006252). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, December 1, 1950 (p. 10). The Minneapolis Star, June 27, 1952 (p. 21).
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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
09/09/1952 U.S. House, District 03 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 4,827 9.66% Lost