Ardell W. (A.W.) Diessner Candidate

Born: July 28, 1923
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Afton, Minnesota
Washington County
Death: March 27, 2021
Gender: Man
Occupation: Physician
Military Service: U.S. Army, 1st M.A.S.H. Hospital, Korean Conflict (Captain, 1951-1952).
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 56 (1983-1991).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1923-45109). World War II Draft Registration Card (June 30, 1942). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Ardell W. Diessner
Photo of Ardell W. Diessner
Minnesota State Senate.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 5 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1986 State Senate, District 56 General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 11,937 64.46% Won
09/09/1986 State Senate, District 56 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 5,442 100.00% Won
11/02/1982 State Senate, District 56 General Democratic-Farmer-Labor 15,099 59.93% Won
09/14/1982 State Senate, District 56 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 5,139 100.00% Won
11/04/1958 State Senate, District 14 General Nonpartisan 4,292 26.17% Lost