Rolland (Rollie) Lease Candidate

Born: March 27, 1911
Glenham, South Dakota
Walworth County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: February 14, 2009
Gender: Man
Occupation: Bait wholesaler
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War II (Corporal, 1940-1945).
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Lease was a candidate for Minneapolis Alderman (6th Ward) in 1961 and 1965.
Sources: Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2009-MN-005144). World War II Draft Registration Card (September 21, 1945). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Minneapolis Star, March 18, 1961 (p. A4). The Minneapolis Star, May 24, 1966 (p. D3). Minneapolis Tribune, September 7, 1972 (p. VG3).
Photo of Rolland Lease
Photo of Rolland Lease
Minneapolis Tribune, September 7, 1972 (p. VG3).

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
09/12/1972 State House, District 57B Primary Nonpartisan 160 6.63% Lost