Bert Olaf Merling Candidate
| Born: |
May 22, 1891 Rockford, Illinois Winnebago County United States |
| Resided: |
Lindstrom,
Minnesota
Chisago County |
| Death: | September 25, 1964 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | U.S. Census enumerator |
| Political Party: | Democrat; Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Born Bertil Fritjof Meurling. Merling was the former drug inspector for the state Board of Pharmacy. He later became editor of the Lindstrom Press and Chisago County Press. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1964-MN-031285). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, March 30, 1938 (p. 11). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, July 28, 1944 (p. 4). The Minneapolis Star, September 28, 1964 (p. A9). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/1944 | U.S. House, District 03 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 2,063 | 11.76% | Lost |
| 09/10/1940 | U.S. House, District 03 | Primary | Democrat | 1,843 | 16.83% | Lost |