Gerald W. (G.W.) Christenson Candidate
| Born: |
April 9, 1930 Litchfield, Minnesota Meeker County United States |
| Resided: |
New Brighton,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | November 29, 2005 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Social studies teacher, Mounds View High School |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal); Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Christenson became the DFL Chair of the 4th Congressional District in 1963. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1930-16112). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2005-MN-034403). The Minneapolis Star, November 27, 1962 (p. B6). The Minneapolis Star, May 9, 1963 (p. B2). Minneapolis Tribune, December 17, 1964 (p. 46). Minneapolis Star Tribune, December 3, 2005 (p. B4). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/1966 | Lieutenant Governor | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 144,582 | 29.77% | Lost |
| 11/06/1962 | State Senate, District 43 | General | Nonpartisan | 13,628 | 49.88% | Lost |
| 09/11/1962 | State Senate, District 43 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 5,380 | 48.82% | Won |