William E. (Bill) Watkins Candidate

Born: May 3, 1921
Boone, Iowa
Boone County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: August 29, 1985
Gender: Man
Occupation: Sales representative
Military Service: U.S. Air Force.
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Watkins was also a candidate for Minneapolis Alderman (6th Ward) in 1955.
Sources: Iowa State Department of Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth (#496859). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1985-MN-022704). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, October 29, 1954 (p. VG3). Brainerd Daily Dispatch, September 1, 1985 (p. A2).
Photo of William J. Watkins
Photo of William J. Watkins
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, October 29, 1954 (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
11/02/1954 State House, District 32 General Nonpartisan 9,231 20.26% Lost