Edwin T. (Ed) Swenson Candidate
| Born: |
February 21, 1903 Stillwater, Minnesota Washington County United States |
| Resided: |
Stillwater,
Minnesota
Washington County |
| Death: | August 12, 1960 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Retired prison warden |
| Military Service: | State Representative: HD 43 (1957-1960). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus) |
| Offices Held: | U.S. Army, World War II (Colonel, 1941-1947). |
| Notes: | Swanson was a warden at the Maryland State Prison in Baltimore from 1947 to 1953 and at the Minnesota State Prison in Stillwater from 1953 to 1955. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1903-30466). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1960-MN-019876). Department of the Army, Office of the Quartermaster General, Memorial Division, Application for Headstone or Marker (August 15, 1960). The Minneapolis Star, June 20, 1956 (p. C16). The Minneapolis Star, January 5, 1957 (p. A9). |
60th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1958 | State House, District 43 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,917 | 32.77% | Won |
| 11/06/1956 | State House, District 43 | General | Nonpartisan | 9,011 | 29.51% | Won |