Wayne R. Bassett Candidate
| Born: |
May 3, 1915 Rushmore, Minnesota Nobles County United States |
| Resided: |
Worthington,
Minnesota
Nobles County |
| Death: | March 11, 1988 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Nobles County Library Director |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War II (1942-1946). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal) |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 11 (1955-1957, 1959-1963); HD 19 (1963-1965). |
| Notes: | Bassett left Minnesota for Wausau, Wisconsin at the end of his fourth term in the legislature to become head of the Marathon County Library. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1915-21517). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 14, 1988 (p. B8). |
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1962 | State House, District 19 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,954 | 52.24% | Won |
| 11/08/1960 | State House, District 11 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,566 | 53.87% | Won |
| 11/04/1958 | State House, District 11 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,311 | 53.46% | Won |
| 11/06/1956 | State House, District 11 | General | Nonpartisan | 4,887 | 49.02% | Lost |
| 11/02/1954 | State House, District 11 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,728 | 52.83% | Won |