August J. Duren Candidate

Born: February 9, 1898
Barnesville, Minnesota
Clay County
United States
Resided: Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
Death: December 21, 1988
Gender: Man
Occupation: Power plant superintendent, Fergus Falls state hospital
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War I (1917-1919), World War II (1942-1947), and Korean Conflict.
Political Party: Independent; Republican; Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1988-MN-034636). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Winona Republican-Herald, October 2, 1950 (p. 11). St. Cloud Times, December 25, 1988 (p. B7).
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Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 5 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/11/1962 U.S. House, District 07 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 4,162 12.43% Lost
09/13/1960 U.S. House, District 09 Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 2,196 7.86% Lost
09/11/1956 U.S. House, District 09 Primary Republican 1,035 5.39% Lost
09/14/1954 U.S. House, District 09 Primary Republican 3,038 14.38% Lost
11/07/1950 U.S. House, District 09 General Independent 4,255 4.63% Lost