Harold J.P. (H.J.P.) Nielsen Candidate

Born: November 1, 1892
Diamond Lake Township, Minnesota
Lincoln County
United States
Resided: Diamond Lake Township, Minnesota
Lincoln County
Death: October 31, 1938
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 12 (1937-1938).
Notes: Nielsen died in an auto accident while campaigning for his reelection in 1938.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1938-MN-007527). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). United States Census, 1930. The Minneapolis Journal, November 3, 1938 (p. 1).
Photo of Harold J.P. Nielsen
Photo of Harold J.P. Nielsen
50th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1936 State House, District 12 General Nonpartisan 2,128 51.75% Won
11/06/1934 State House, District 12 General Nonpartisan 1,416 33.04% Lost