Ezra (E.H., Ed) Swanson Candidate

Born: August 20, 1890
Murdock, Minnesota
Swift County
United States
Resided: Crystal, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: February 16, 1974
Gender: Man
Occupation: Construction superintendent
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Democratic-Farmer-Labor)
Notes: Swanson's birth date was listed as September 20, 1889 on his World War I Draft Registration Card, August 20, 1890 on his death certificate, and September 15, 1891 on his World War II Draft Registration Card.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1974-MN-003417). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, September 12, 1948 (p. L19).
Photo of Ezra Swanson
Photo of Ezra Swanson
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, November 1, 1952 (p. VG3).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1952 State House, District 36 General Nonpartisan 9,001 36.48% Lost
11/02/1948 State House, District 36 General Nonpartisan 4,711 34.35% Lost