Walter P. Wolfe Candidate

Born: December 11, 1886
Austin, Minnesota
Mower County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: April 21, 1966
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 31 (1931-1943).
Notes: Wolfe's obituary and World War II Draft Registration Card lists his place of birth as Goodhue County but his World War I Draft Registration Card lists it as Austin, Minnesota.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1966-MN-010620). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, April 22, 1966 (p. B2).
Photo of Walter P. Wolfe
Photo of Walter P. Wolfe
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 5 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1944 State House, District 31 General Nonpartisan 6,451 22.75% Lost
11/08/1938 State Senate, District 31 General Nonpartisan 6,526 54.94% Won
11/06/1934 State Senate, District 31 General Nonpartisan 5,943 55.88% Won
11/04/1930 State Senate, District 31 General Nonpartisan 3,284 54.05% Won
06/18/1928 State House, District 31 Primary Nonpartisan 728 10.36% Lost