W. Kenneth Nissen Candidate

Born: February 10, 1906
Winona, Minnesota
Winona County
United States
Resided: Winona, Minnesota
Winona County
Death: December 22, 1955
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 02 (1935-1939). Winona County Attorney (1939-1955).
Notes: Born Wilfred Kenneth Nissen. Nissen killed himself by carbon monoxide poisoning and was found dead in his car parked in his garage.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1955-MN-018428). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Census, 1930. The Winona Daily News, December 22, 1955 (p. 1, 3).
Photo of W. Kenneth Nissen
Photo of W. Kenneth Nissen
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1936 State House, District 02 General Nonpartisan 5,430 59.76% Won
11/06/1934 State House, District 02 General Nonpartisan 4,276 55.94% Won