Lillian Carlson Candidate

Born: December 13, 1905
St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: March 12, 1989
Gender: Woman
Occupation: Homemaker
Political Party: Republican
Notes: Born Lillian Rose Moeller. Carlson was the former head cashier in the state Department of Employment Security. She was charged with embezzlement of state funds but was acquitted of the charges at trial in January 1954.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1905-39775). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1989-MN-006412). The Minneapolis Star, May 3, 1954 (p. 8).
Photo of Lillian Carlson
Photo of Lillian Carlson
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, January 27, 1954 (p. 17).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/14/1954 Lieutenant Governor Primary Republican 15,162 5.79% Lost