Claus J. Gunderson Candidate

Born: January 3, 1855
Whitewater, Wisconsin
Walworth County
United States
Resided: Alexandria, Minnesota
Douglas County
Death: August 31, 1928
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Douglas County Attorney (1889-1893). State Senator: SD 58 (1907-1915). Seventh Judicial District Court Judge (1927-1928).
Notes: Gunderson came to Alexandria in 1866. He was appointed to the 7th Judicial District by Governor Theodore Christianson on October 21, 19270.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1928-MN-003766). United States Census, 1910. Minneapolis Daily Star, October 21, 1927 (p. 4). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Claus J. Gunderson
Photo of Claus J. Gunderson
35th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1918 State Senate, District 47 General Nonpartisan 2,585 44.33% Lost
11/08/1910 State Senate, District 58 General Republican 4,306 100.00% Won
11/06/1906 State Senate, District 58 General Republican 2,971 100.00% Won