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William H. Carlson

Independent

Date Party Office Votes Result
11-08-1892 Independent AD-79 0 Win
11-03-1896 Independent CD-07 2139 Loss
 

Candidate Biography:

Born: April 11, 1864 in Sweden
Married: Carmen Ferrer (in 1887)
Children: Joseph, William Jr,
Died: July 1937 in Pasadena, CA.

1888: City Trustee, San Diego 
1890: Candidate for San Diego County Assessor (Lost)
1893-1896: Mayor, City of San Diego
1893: Candidate for Assembly Speaker (Lost; 1 to 42)