Andrew (A.J.) Olson Candidate
| Born: |
August 31, 1885 Renville, Minnesota Renville County United States |
| Resided: |
Renville,
Minnesota
Renville County |
| Death: | September 27, 1965 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | 150 |
| Notes: | Olson was president of the State Farm Bureau from 1928 to 1936 and a University of Minnesota regent from 1929 to 1937 and 1939 to 1964. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1965-MN-022327). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). United States Census, 1930. The Minneapolis Times-Tribune, July 31, 1940 (p. 3). The Minneapolis Star, September 28, 1965 (p. B10). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/1942 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | Primary | Republican | 18,063 | 5.28% | Lost |
| 09/10/1940 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | Primary | Republican | 21,807 | 7.52% | Lost |
| 06/15/1936 | U.S. House, District 07 | Primary | Republican | 8,322 | 45.10% | Lost |