William J. Gafford Candidate
| Born: |
August 3, 1921 Gardendale, Alabama Jefferson County United States |
| Resided: |
New Ulm,
Minnesota
Brown County |
| Death: | February 14, 1998 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Garage proprietor and mechanic |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War II (1942-1945). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal) |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1998-MN-003844). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. United States Census, 1950. Winona Daily News, September 11, 1968 (p. B1). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1968 | State House, District 17B | General | Nonpartisan | 5,898 | 49.97% | Lost |
| 09/10/1968 | State House, District 17B | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,219 | 47.80% | Won |
| 11/08/1966 | State House, District 17B | General | Nonpartisan | 4,842 | 47.72% | Lost |
| 09/13/1966 | State House, District 17B | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,483 | 38.80% | Won |