Emil Nygard Candidate
| Born: |
August 25, 1906 Iron Belt, Wisconsin Iron County United States |
| Resided: |
Crosby,
Minnesota
Crow Wing County |
| Death: | April 26, 1984 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Unemployed mine worker |
| Political Party: | Communist |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Crosby (1933-1934). |
| Notes: | Born Carl Emil Nygard. When Nygard was elected President of the Crosby Village Council (the equivalent of mayor) in December 1932, he became the only communist mayor in the United States. |
| Sources: | Wisconsin Birth Certificate Index. Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1984-MN-008248). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, December 13, 1932 (p. 1). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1932 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | General | Communist | 9,458 | 1.00% | Lost |