S.C. Bolstad Candidate

Born: June 1, 1884
Dawson, Minnesota
Lac qui Parle County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: September 16, 1962
Gender: Man
Occupation: President, Educational Test Bureau
Military Service: U.S. Armed Services, World War I.
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Boplstad created the Educational Test Bureau in 1926. He was previously a superintendent of schools at Arlington and Mora. Bolstad ran for Mayor of Minneapolis in 1945 and placed 6th out of 14 candidates in the primary.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1962-MN-006339). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). Minneapolis Star-Journal, May 15, 1945 (p. 1). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 18, 1962 (p. 22).
Photo of S.C. Bolstad
Photo of S.C. Bolstad
The Minneapolis Star, November 5, 1938 (p. 4).

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
11/08/1938 State Senate, District 33 General Nonpartisan 18,466 42.69% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for S.C. Bolstad's 1938 SD 33 general election campaign.
Print advertisement for S.C. Bolstad's 1938 SD 33 general election campaign.
The Minneapolis Star, November 5, 1938 (p. 4).