Floyd B. Olson Candidate

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Born: November 13, 1891
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: August 22, 1936
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Democrat; Farmer-Labor
Offices Held: Hennepin County Attorney (1920-1930). Minnesota Governor (1931-1936).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1936-MN-011354). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). United States Census, 1920.
Painting of Floyd B. Olson
Painting of Floyd B. Olson
Minnesota Historical Society.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
3 9 7
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
06/15/1936 U.S. Senate Primary Farmer-Labor 175,652 92.64% Won
11/06/1934 Governor General Farmer-Labor 468,812 44.61% Won
06/18/1934 Governor Primary Farmer-Labor 238,821 87.77% Won
11/08/1932 Governor General Farmer-Labor 522,438 50.57% Won
11/06/1930 Governor General Farmer-Labor 473,154 59.34% Won
06/16/1930 Governor Primary Farmer-Labor 60,455 83.68% Won
11/04/1924 Governor General Farmer-Labor 366,029 43.84% Lost
06/16/1924 Governor Primary Farmer-Labor 55,825 28.13% Won
06/21/1920 U.S. House, District 05 Primary Democrat 1,028 44.87% Lost

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