Carl L. (C.L.) Swenson Candidate

Born: December 14, 1869
Saint Peter, Minnesota
Nicollet County
United States
Resided: Albert Lea, Minnesota
Freeborn County
Death: December 20, 1941
Gender: Man
Occupation: Bank cashier
Political Party: Nonpartisan; Republican
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 06 (1915-1919).
Notes: Swenson was the older brother of State Representative (HD 20, 1913-1915; HD 15, 1915-1933) and State Senator (1937-1951) Oscar A. Swenson.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1941-MN-026506). United States Census, 1910. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Carl L. Swenson
Photo of Carl L. Swenson
39th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 3 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
06/16/1930 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Primary Republican 47,622 12.39% Lost
11/03/1914 State Senate, District 06 General Nonpartisan 2,139 54.00% Won
06/16/1914 State Senate, District 06 Primary Nonpartisan 1,577 49.47% Won