Eugene P. Simonson Candidate

Born: January 15, 1917
Buhl, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
United States
Resided: Buhl, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
Death: March 18, 2002
Gender: Man
Occupation: Insurance agent, New York Life
Military Service: U.S. Army Air Corps, 340th Bomb Squadron, World War II (Staff Sergeant, 1942-1945).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal, Independent)
Offices Held: Buhl City Councilor. Mayor of Buhl.
Notes: Simonson later became an electric shovel-runner for U.S. Steel Corp. Simonson received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with six clusters, and the Soldiers Medal for his service in World War II.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1917-29209). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (2002-MN-008644). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Duluth News-Tribune, March 10, 1964 (p. 7). Duluth News-Tribune, August 28, 1966 (p. 44). Duluth News-Tribune, September 23, 1966 (p. 3). Duluth News-Tribune, November 4, 1966 (p. 8).
Photo of Eugene P. Simonson
Photo of Eugene P. Simonson
Duluth News-Tribune, November 4, 1966 (p. 8).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1966 State House, District 63 General Nonpartisan 5,781 17.46% Lost
09/13/1966 State House, District 63 Primary Nonpartisan 2,897 10.98% Won
09/08/1964 State House, District 63 Primary Nonpartisan 2,423 10.18% Lost