William (Bill) Drexler Candidate
| Born: |
January 31, 1932 Minnesota Ramsey County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | October 6, 2010 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Offices Held: | St. Paul Justice of the Peace (1956-1958; 1968-1970). |
| Notes: | Drexler was a candidate for St. Paul Constable at-large in 1954, nominee for Ramsey County Coroner in 1958, and nominee for St. Paul Municipal Court Judge in 1966. Drexler was later disbarred in Minnesota in June 1971 for multiple cases of unprofessional conduct including attempting to influence a juror. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1932-41447). United States Social Security Death Index. Minneapolis Morning Tribune, April 28, 1954 (p. 1). The Minneapolis Star, September 10, 1958 (p. B10). Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, August 12, 1962 (p. B2). The Minneapolis Star, March 4, 1965 (p. D5). The Minneapolis Star, April 27, 1966 (p. B1). The Minneapolis Tribune, May 1, 1968 (p. 19). St. Cloud Daily Times, June 18, 1971 (p. 2). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/1970 | Attorney General | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 48,086 | 12.86% | Lost |
| 09/11/1962 | State House, District 48 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 556 | 17.59% | Lost |