Walter A. Bednarczyk Candidate

Born: January 8, 1911
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: April 4, 1985
Gender: Man
Occupation: City of Minneapolis pumping station engineer dispatcher
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal)
Notes: Bednarczyk served as president of the Minnesota International Union of Operating Engineers and worked for the Minneapolis Water Department for 35 years. He ran for Minneapolis Alderman of the 4th Ward in 1961 but lost the general election to Gerald R. Nelson.
Sources: World War II Draft Registration Card (October 14, 1940). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, October 30, 1958 (p. VG3). The Minneapolis Star, June 16, 1961 (p. A7). Minneapolis Star and Tribune, April 4, 1985 (p. Y6).
Photo of Walter A. Bednarczyk
Photo of Walter A. Bednarczyk
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, October 30, 1958 (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
11/04/1958 State House, District 35 General Nonpartisan 8,685 22.21% Lost