Wendell L. Ledin Candidate
| Born: |
April 25, 1897 North Branch, Minnesota Isanti County United States |
| Resided: |
Bethel,
Minnesota
Anoka County |
| Death: | November 13, 1965 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Owner and operator, Bethel Feed Mill |
| Military Service: | U.S. Navy, World War I (1915-1922). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | State Senator: SD 44 (1939-1955). |
| Notes: | Ledin's date of birth is listed as April 25, 1897 on his World War II Draft Card and in the United States Social Security Death Index but April 24, 1896 on his death certificate. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1965-MN-028658). United States Social Security Death Index. World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). United States Census, 1940. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. The Minneapolis Star, November 15, 1965 (p. B19). |
52nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1950 | State Senate, District 44 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,309 | 52.30% | Won |
| 09/12/1950 | State Senate, District 44 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,809 | 40.63% | Won |
| 11/05/1946 | State Senate, District 44 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,424 | 60.96% | Won |
| 07/08/1946 | State Senate, District 44 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,802 | 60.04% | Won |
| 11/03/1942 | State Senate, District 44 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,935 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/08/1938 | State Senate, District 44 | General | Nonpartisan | 6,448 | 52.44% | Won |
| 06/20/1938 | State Senate, District 44 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 3,526 | 45.65% | Won |
| 11/06/1934 | State House, District 44 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,457 | 48.52% | Lost |
| 06/18/1934 | State House, District 44 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,469 | 32.75% | Won |