William E. Dahlquist Candidate

Born: September 5, 1896
St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
United States
Resided: Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Pennington County
Death: January 20, 1977
Gender: Man
Occupation: Editor, Thief River Falls Times
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 65 (1943-1955).
Notes: Dahlquist was editor of the Thief River Falls Times from 1928 to 1964.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1977-MN-001212). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, January 21, 1977 (p. A4). The St. Cloud Daily Times, November 10, 1942 (p. 7).
Photo of William E. Dahlquist
Photo of William E. Dahlquist
53rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 5 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1954 State Senate, District 65 General Nonpartisan 5,341 49.43% Lost
11/07/1950 State Senate, District 65 General Nonpartisan 5,343 54.69% Won
11/05/1946 State Senate, District 65 General Nonpartisan 4,374 53.78% Won
11/03/1942 State Senate, District 65 General Nonpartisan 4,664 57.87% Won
09/08/1942 State Senate, District 65 Primary Nonpartisan 2,214 50.39% Won