William O. Legvold Candidate
| Born: |
August 12, 1901 Frost, Minnesota Faribault County United States |
| Resided: |
Saint James,
Minnesota
Watonwan County |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Proprietor, St. James Distributing Company (feed and flour store) |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | State Representative: HD 09 (1943-1949, 1951-1955). |
| Notes: | Legvold went missing on August 17, 1956 leaving home with one of his family's cars. His wife, Grace, unsuccessfully attempted to have his name withdrawn from the 1956 HD 09 primary ballot. She was granted a divorce on August 10, 1973. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (DC-15754). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 15, 1942). Minnesota Department of Health, Vital Records Information System, Divorce Index 1970-1975. United States Census, 1940. The Minneapolis Star, September 8, 1956 (p. 1). |
53rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 5 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1954 | State House, District 09 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,239 | 43.99% | Lost |
| 11/05/1952 | State House, District 09 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,839 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/07/1950 | State House, District 09 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,399 | 50.15% | Won |
| 11/02/1948 | State House, District 09 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,590 | 45.74% | Lost |
| 11/05/1946 | State House, District 09 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,934 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/07/1944 | State House, District 09 | General | Nonpartisan | 3,334 | 62.26% | Won |
| 11/03/1942 | State House, District 09 | General | Nonpartisan | 1,680 | 51.02% | Won |