Leland A. Affeldt Candidate

Born: December 26, 1899
Fessenden, North Dakota
Wells County
United States
Resided: Fosston, Minnesota
Polk County
Death: May 8, 1987
Gender: Man
Occupation: Polk County seed and weed inspector.
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal caucus)
Offices Held: Fessenden School Board member. Fosston School Board member (1953-1954). State Representative: HD 66 (1955-1959).
Notes: Affeldt was a former farmer and filling station operator.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1987-MN-013138). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, November 20, 1954 (p. 9). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Leland Affeldt
Photo of Leland Affeldt
60th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 7 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/13/1966 State House, District 66A Primary Nonpartisan 1,365 21.99% Lost
09/08/1964 State House, District 66 Primary Nonpartisan 991 17.56% Lost
11/08/1960 State House, District 66 General Nonpartisan 7,480 25.51% Lost
11/04/1958 State House, District 66 General Nonpartisan 5,936 25.07% Lost
11/06/1956 State House, District 66 General Nonpartisan 7,604 27.49% Won
11/02/1954 State House, District 66 General Nonpartisan 6,357 30.12% Won
11/05/1952 State House, District 66 General Nonpartisan 5,324 19.71% Lost