William G. (W.G.) Kirchner Candidate

Born: December 2, 1916
Remsen, Iowa
Plymouth County
United States
Resided: Richfield, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: March 2, 1999
Gender: Man
Occupation: Bank executive
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II (1944-1946).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus); Independent-Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 32 (1963-1967). State senator: SD 28 (1967-1973); SD 37 (1973-1981).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1999-MN-008338). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. United States Census, 1950.
Photo of William G. Kirchner
Photo of William G. Kirchner
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 9 9
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1976 State Senate, District 37 General Independent-Republican 12,555 55.35% Won
11/07/1972 State Senate, District 37 General Nonpartisan 13,601 60.14% Won
09/12/1972 State Senate, District 37 Primary Nonpartisan 2,517 54.81% Won
11/03/1970 State Senate, District 28 General Nonpartisan 10,549 61.17% Won
09/15/1970 State Senate, District 28 Primary Nonpartisan 3,529 57.82% Won
11/08/1966 State Senate, District 28 General Nonpartisan 10,942 69.40% Won
11/03/1964 State House, District 32 General Nonpartisan 13,805 100.00% Won
11/06/1962 State House, District 32 General Nonpartisan 7,648 59.67% Won
09/11/1962 State House, District 32 Primary Nonpartisan 2,175 55.16% Won