William P. Tucker Candidate

Born: December 7, 1910
Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: November 10, 2001
Gender: Man
Occupation: Professor of political science, Macalester College
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Independent, Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 42 (1949-1953).
Notes: Tucker was an independent during his first term and caucused with the Conservatives in his second. Tucker left St. Paul in 1959 to teach at the University of Puerto Rico.
Sources: World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Census, 1950. Minneapolis Star Tribune, November 11, 2001 (p. B8).
Photo of William P. Tucker
Photo of William P. Tucker
56th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1950 State House, District 42 General Nonpartisan 10,115 54.31% Won
11/02/1948 State House, District 42 General Nonpartisan 11,647 55.15% Won