Merle (M.D.) Tollefson Candidate
| Born: |
February 9, 1898 Canton, Minnesota Fillmore County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | November 13, 1975 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Operator of insurance agence and variety store |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Notes: | Born Merland Dewey Tollefson. Tollefson was a former postal clerk. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1975-MN-029361). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 6, 1956 (p. VG1). United States Census, 1950. The St. Cloud Daily Times, June 13, 1956 (p. 2). |
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 6, 1956 (p. VG2).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/1958 | U.S. House, District 03 | Primary | Republican | 4,669 | 14.33% | Lost |
| 09/11/1956 | U.S. House, District 03 | Primary | Republican | 1,857 | 3.41% | Lost |