Joe Greenstein Candidate

Born: October 3, 1908
Lublin, Lublin
Poland
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: November 6, 1980
Gender: Man
Occupation: Proprietor, Bargain Price Markets
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War II (1943-1945).
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: Minneapolis Alderman: 5th Ward (1961-1971).
Notes: Greenstein unsuccessfully ran for his old 5th Ward Aldermanic seat in 1973, for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board in 1975, and for Hennepin County Commissioner (6th District) in 1976.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1980-MN-028208). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Tribune, November 7, 1980 (p. B1).
Photo of Joe Greenstein
Photo of Joe Greenstein
Minneapolis Tribune, July 4, 1965 (p. B2).

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
11/07/1972 State House, District 54B General Nonpartisan 3,985 43.17% Lost
09/12/1972 State House, District 54B Primary Nonpartisan 1,155 41.21% Won
09/15/1970 U.S. House, District 05 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 13,359 25.95% Lost