Eric R. Ahlstrand Candidate
| Born: |
January 1, 1904 Long Prairie, Minnesota Todd County United States |
| Resided: |
Edina,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | December 22, 1970 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Director of the Minnesota Dairy and Food Division within the Department of Agriculture. |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Notes: | Ahlstrand moved from St. Paul to Edina shortly after filing for the 1944 3rd CD Republican primary. A ruling from Secretary of State Mike Holm on July 6, 1944 stated a candidate could live in one district and file in another. Ahlstrand faced Grace Kaercher Davis for the GOP nomination in both his 1944 3rd CD and 1954 Clerk of the Supreme Court campaigns. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1970-MN-033210). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, April 16, 1944 (p. 12). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, July 8, 1944 (p. 3). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/1954 | Clerk of the Supreme Court | Primary | Republican | 53,922 | 21.62% | Lost |
| 07/10/1944 | U.S. House, District 03 | Primary | Republican | 3,522 | 11.62% | Lost |
Additional Images
The Winona Daily News, September 7, 1954 (p. 14).