Ben D. (B.D.) Hughes Candidate

Born: October 24, 1878
Williamsburg, Iowa
Iowa County
United States
Resided: Cambria Township, Minnesota
Blue Earth County
Death: April 4, 1947
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Cambria Township Assessor. Cambria Town Supervisor. Cambria School Board member. Blue Earth County Commissioner. State Representative: HD 08 (1941-1947).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1947-MN-025779). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, April 4, 1947 (p. 1).
Photo of Ben D. Hughes
Photo of Ben D. Hughes
52nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1946 State House, District 08 General Nonpartisan 4,784 24.94% Won
11/07/1944 State House, District 08 General Nonpartisan 8,396 33.35% Won
11/03/1942 State House, District 08 General Nonpartisan 5,390 32.97% Won
11/05/1940 State House, District 08 General Nonpartisan 7,422 29.34% Won