Harry M. Greer Candidate

Born: August 31, 1888
Lanesboro, Minnesota
Fillmore County
United States
Resided: Lanesboro, Minnesota
Fillmore County
Death: July 3, 1949
Gender: Man
Occupation: Retired café proprietor
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: Lanesboro Village Councilor (15 years). State Representative: HD 01 (1949).
Notes: Greer was the son of Republican State Representative Robert R. Greer (HD 02, 1883-1885) and older brother of State Representative Herbert L. Greer (HD 37 (1927-1929). Greer served 32 years with the Lanesboro Fire Department including two terms as fire chief.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1949-MN-004274). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). The Winona Republican-Herald, July 5, 1949 (p. 6).
Photo of Harry M. Greer
Photo of Harry M. Greer
56th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1948 State House, District 01 General Nonpartisan 7,727 51.26% Won
09/14/1948 State House, District 01 Primary Nonpartisan 2,835 35.41% Won
11/07/1944 State House, District 01 General Nonpartisan 5,089 35.39% Lost