Lester G. (Les) Axdahl Candidate

Born: April 27, 1923
Paullina, Iowa
O'Brien County
United States
Resided: Maplewood, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: March 1, 2015
Gender: Man
Occupation: Senior chemical research specialist at 3M.
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War II (Pacific Theater).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative); Republican
Offices Held: Mayor of Maplewood (1968-1973).
Sources: World War II Draft Registration Card (June 30, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, December 26, 1972 (p. B14). Minneapolis Tribune, July 21, 1973 (p. B7). Minneapolis Star Tribune, March 5, 2015 (p. B6).
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Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1973 State House, District 50B Special Republican 1,152 27.22% Lost
10/02/1973 State House, District 50B Special Primary Republican 359 100.00% Won
11/07/1972 State House, District 50B General Nonpartisan 4,534 42.53% Lost