Frank S. Farrell Candidate
| Born: |
November 29, 1920 Duluth, Minnesota Saint Louis County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | July 31, 2000 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Notes: | Farrell filed a federal lawsuit following his 1956 HD 42 defeat highlighting the lack of equal population in Minnesota's districts after decades without reapportionment. Farrell's was victorious and the case was later the basis of the U.S. Supreme Court's 1962 decision in Baker vs. Carr from which the "one man, one vote" doctrine emerged. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1920-57665). Wisconsin Death Certificate Index. World War II Draft Registration Card (February 15, 1942). Minneapolis Tribune, October 28, 1958 (p. VG2). The Tennessean (Nashville, Tennessee), August 3, 2000 (p. B4). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1958 | U.S. House, District 04 | General | Republican | 56,484 | 43.64% | Lost |
| 09/09/1958 | U.S. House, District 04 | Primary | Republican | 20,635 | 100.00% | Won |
| 11/06/1956 | State House, District 42 | General | Nonpartisan | 13,666 | 49.54% | Lost |