Gust Johnson Candidate

Born: July 4, 1880
Vad, Västergötland
Skaraborg County
Sweden
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: November 20, 1938
Gender: Man
Occupation: Secretary, International Union of Operating Engineers
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Born Gustaf Edwin Johnson. Johnson came to Minnesota in 1885 and came to Minneapolis in 1907. He was secretary of the International Union of Operating Engineers from 1928 to 1934.
Sources: Swedish Birth Records, 1880. Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1938-MN-022335). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). The Minneapolis Tribune, November 22, 1938 (p. 22).
Photo of Gust Johnson
Photo of Gust Johnson
The Minneapolis Tribune, November 22, 1938 (p. 22).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1934 State House, District 29 General Nonpartisan 7,462 22.55% Lost