William G. (W.G.) Dressel Candidate

Born: October 4, 1921
Glenwood City, Wisconsin
St. Croix County
United States
Resided: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: April 22, 1981
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War II (1943-1944).
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1981-MN-009212). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Minneapolis Star, July 22, 1960 (p. A9).
Photo of William G. Dressel
Photo of William G. Dressel
Minneapolis Tribune, November 2, 1966 (p. VG3).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 5 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1966 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 267,214 26.33% Lost
11/03/1964 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 426,772 35.94% Lost
11/06/1962 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 296,980 29.80% Lost
11/08/1960 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 281,477 23.24% Lost
09/09/1958 Supreme Court Associate Justice Primary Nonpartisan 51,028 10.98% Lost