Fred J. Foslien Candidate

Born: July 25, 1895
Moe Township, Minnesota
Douglas County
United States
Resided: Garfield, Minnesota
Douglas County
Death: June 6, 1987
Gender: Man
Occupation: Manager, Garfield Live Stock Shipping Association
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War I (1918-1919).
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Garfield Village Assessor. Garfield Village Councilor. Mayor of Garfield (1925-1932). State Representative: HD 47 (1933-1935). State Senator: SD 47 (1935-1939).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1987-MN-014543). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. United States Census, 1930. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Fred J. Foslien
Photo of Fred J. Foslien
48th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 3 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1934 State Senate, District 47 General Nonpartisan 7,211 53.73% Won
06/18/1934 State Senate, District 47 Primary Nonpartisan 4,064 39.42% Won
11/08/1932 State House, District 47 General Nonpartisan 4,622 58.95% Won