Walter (Wally) Kowalski Candidate

Born: May 18, 1917
Amsterdam, New York
Montgomery County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Gender: Man
Occupation: Specialty castings distributing firm officer
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II (Chief Specialist, 1942-1945).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal)
Notes: Kowalski was an All-American basketball player at Northwestern University and played semi-pro ball.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1999-MN-005416). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Morning Tribune, November 1, 1962 (p. VG3). Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 26, 1999 (p. B6).
Photo of Walter Kowalski
Photo of Walter Kowalski
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, November 1, 1962 (p. VG3).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1962 State House, District 39 General Nonpartisan 6,468 16.63% Lost
09/11/1962 State House, District 39 Primary Nonpartisan 1,459 9.41% Won