E. Thomas (Tommy) O'Brien Candidate

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Born: December 21, 1905
Brainerd, Minnesota
Crow Wing County
United States
Resided: Brainerd, Minnesota
Crow Wing County
Death: March 20, 1982
Gender: Man
Occupation: Greenhouse owner and merchant
Political Party: Democrat
Offices Held: Brainerd School Board member. Mayor of Brainerd (1973-1975).
Notes: Born Edward Thomas O'Brien
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1905-05731). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1982-MN-005404). The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, November 2, 1940 (p. 8). Minneapolis Tribune, March 22, 1982 (p. A8).
Photo of E. Thomas O'Brien
Photo of E. Thomas O'Brien
St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, October 31, 1940 (p. 12).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1942 U.S. House, District 06 General Democrat 36,770 42.58% Lost
09/08/1942 U.S. House, District 06 Primary Democrat 872 59.28% Won
11/05/1940 U.S. House, District 06 General Democrat 52,504 38.46% Lost
09/10/1940 U.S. House, District 06 Primary Democrat 4,605 43.44% Won

Additional Images

Print advertisement for E. Thomas O'Brien's 1940 CD 06 general election campaign
Print advertisement for E. Thomas O'Brien's 1940 CD 06 general election campaign
St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, October 31, 1940 (p. 12).