Carl A. Backdahl Candidate

Born: November 2, 1913
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: April 20, 2008
Gender: Man
Occupation: Owner of Uptown Transfer and Storage Co.
Political Party: Republican
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1913-43439). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). The Minneapolis Star, March 12, 1948 (p. 30). Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 22, 2008.
Photo of Carl A. Backdahl
Photo of Carl A. Backdahl
The Winona Republican-Herald, August 28, 1952 (p. 11).

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
09/09/1952 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Primary Republican 14,519 4.33% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Carl A. Backdahl's 1952 Republican primary campaign for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner.
Print advertisement for Carl A. Backdahl's 1952 Republican primary campaign for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner.
The St. Cloud Daily Times, September 5, 1952 (p. 3).