Willard F. (W.F.) Bennett Candidate

Born: April 12, 1887
Cassville, Wisconsin
Grant County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: June 29, 1970
Gender: Man
Occupation: Painter for Minneapolis Board of Education
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 35 (1933-1943).
Notes: Bennett was a member of and business agent for Painters' Union Local 386.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1970-MN-018774). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, November 2, 1932 (p. 6). The Minneapolis Tribune, July 1, 1970 (p. 30).
Photo of Willard F. Bennett
Photo of Willard F. Bennett
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 7 5
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1942 State House, District 35 General Nonpartisan 9,743 24.90% Lost
11/05/1940 State House, District 35 General Nonpartisan 15,692 25.74% Won
09/10/1940 State House, District 35 Primary Nonpartisan 7,550 25.53% Lost
11/08/1938 State House, District 35 General Nonpartisan 13,969 25.35% Won
11/03/1936 State House, District 35 General Nonpartisan 15,937 27.58% Won
11/06/1934 State House, District 35 General Nonpartisan 14,185 29.14% Won
11/08/1932 State House, District 35 General Nonpartisan 12,232 24.75% Won