Charles (C.R.) Olson Candidate

Born: February 13, 1875
Vasa, Minnesota
Goodhue County
United States
Resided: Howard Lake, Minnesota
Wright County
Death: March 24, 1955
Gender: Man
Occupation: Summer resort proprietor
Military Service: U.S. Army, 2nd Nebraska Infantry Regiment, Company E, Spanish-American War (Private, 1898).
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Olson was a member of the Buffalo Bill regiement of the Spanish-American War.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1955-MN-005395). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). U.S. Army, Quartermaster Control Form, Report of Interment (May 5, 1955). The Minneapolis Journal, January 27, 1918 (p. 11). The Minneapolis Star, March 25, 1955 (p. 3).
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Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1918 State Senate, District 27 General Nonpartisan 2,017 46.81% Lost
06/17/1918 State Senate, District 27 Primary Nonpartisan 1,543 29.94% Won