Alfred Tiala Candidate

Born: December 14, 1892
Minnesota
Meeker County
United States
Resided: Waterville, Minnesota
Le Sueur County
Death: February 10, 1978
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Communist
Notes: Tiala was national secretary of the United Farmers' League. He later became editor of the Finnish newspaper Tyomies in Superior, Wisconsin. His birth place is listed as Meeker County on his World War I and World War II Draft Registration Cards but Cokato (Wright County) in his obituary.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1978-MN-004515). World War I Draft Registration Card (October 11, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (undated). The Minneapolis Tribune, June 14, 1934 (p. 16). St. Cloud Daily Times, February 13, 1978 (p. 36).
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Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1934 U.S. Senate General Communist 5,620 0.56% Lost