Floyd R. Samways Candidate

Born: October 4, 1924
Duluth, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
United States
Resided: Duluth, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
Death: March 5, 1998
Gender: Man
Occupation: Former steel worker
Military Service: U.S. Army Air Forces, World War II (Corporal, 1943-1946).
Political Party: 151
Sources: Minnesota Death Certificate Index (1998-MN-009445). World War II Draft Registration Card (December 24, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Duluth News-Tribune, September 12, 1976 (p. D1).
Photo of Floyd R. Samways
Photo of Floyd R. Samways
Duluth News-Tribune, September 12, 1976 (p. D1).

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
11/07/1978 State House, District 07A General Independent-Republican 3,347 34.72% Lost
09/12/1978 State House, District 07A Primary Independent-Republican 599 100.00% Won
11/02/1976 State House, District 07A General Independent-Republican 4,027 33.02% Lost