Andreas Frederick (A.F.) Andersen Candidate

Born: April 25, 1845
Fredrikshald, Østlandet
Viken County
Norway
Resided: Red Wing, Minnesota
Goodhue County
Death: March 8, 1932
Gender: Man
Occupation: Merchant (general merchandise)
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Goodhue County Sheriff.
Notes: Anderson was a candidate for the Republican nomination to the 1st Congressional District in 1894. He was appointed Goodhue County Land Appraiser in 1895. Andersen ran for Goodhue County Commissioner (1st District) in 1916 and was defeated by C.H. Tiedeman.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1932-MN-004701). Zumbrota Independnt, July 7, 1892 (p. 2). Pine Island Record, August 17, 1894 (p. 2). Pine Island Record, August 9, 1895 (p. 7). The Kenyon News, July 1, 1908 (p. 3). The Zumbrota News, November 24, 1916 (p. 2).
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Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/20/1910 State House, District 29 Primary Republican 752 32.65% Lost
09/15/1908 State House, District 29 Primary Republican 962 48.41% Lost