William R. (W.R.) Youngdahl Candidate
| Born: |
March 19, 1912 Minneapolis, Minnesota Hennepin County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | December 29, 1986 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Plastering contractor and cab driver |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Offices Held: | Lansing (Michigan) School Board member (four years). |
| Notes: | Youngdahl was the son of State Representative Emil S. Youngdahl (HD 35, 1927-1935). |
| Sources: | Florida Death Certificate Index. World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Winona Daily News, July 20, 1966 (p. 22). The Minneapolis Star, September 20, 1966 (p. B2). The Minneapolis Star, October 11, 1966 (p. C13). Minneapolis Tribune, September 5, 1972 (p. VG4). |
Minneapolis Tribune, September 5, 1972 (p. VG4).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/1972 | Public Service Commissioner | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 60,847 | 24.60% | Lost |
| 11/08/1966 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 523,613 | 41.95% | Lost |
| 09/13/1966 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 135,490 | 30.32% | Won |