Nelsen was a farmer from Hutchinson and former state Senator (SD 22, 1935-1951). He would later serve as U.S. Representative (CD 02, 1959-1974).
Anderson was an attorney and trade association counsel from Minneapolis.
Hansen worked in a brokerage business in Minneapolis.
Werner was a salesman from Blue Earth. He was a candidate for several state legislative races: HD 07 in 1942's special and 1946, HD 55 in 1950 and 1954 , and SD 07 in 1944's special. He was also a Republican candidate for Governor in 1948 and 1956 and Supreme Court Clerk in 1950.
Stovern was a farmer from Long Prairie. He was also a former Superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Duluth Chief of Police.