Carl Johan (C.J.) Swendsen Candidate
| Born: |
February 14, 1862 Markaryd, Småland Kronoberg County Sweden |
| Resided: |
Saint James,
Minnesota
Watonwan County |
| Death: | October 6, 1933 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Merchant (general store) |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Saint James School Board member. Saint James City Councilor. State Representative: HD 13 (1907-1911). |
| Notes: | Swedesen came to the United States in 1880 locating in Iowa. He moved to Minnesota around 1885 locating at Saint James. Swedesen was a member of the State Control Board from 1911 until his death in 1933 across four governors. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1933-MN-021151). United States Census, 1910. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. The Minneapolis Star, October 7, 1933 (p. 3). |
35th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1908 | State House, District 13 | General | Republican | 2,511 | 27.47% | Won |
| 11/06/1906 | State House, District 13 | General | Republican | 2,126 | 29.59% | Won |