Harvey E. Swennes Candidate

Born: November 18, 1899
Heron Lake, Minnesota
Jackson County
United States
Resided: Lamberton, Minnesota
Redwood County
Death: July 25, 1964
Gender: Man
Occupation: Newspaper editor and publisher
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 14 (1939-1941).
Notes: Over his career, Swennes published newspapers in Heron Lake, Saint James, Lamberton, and Beresford (South Dakota).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1964-MN-007457). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). United States Census, 1940. The Minneapolis Star, July 27, 1964 (p. B2).
Photo of Harvey E. Swennes
Photo of Harvey E. Swennes
51st Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1942 State House, District 14 General Nonpartisan 2,377 37.62% Lost
11/05/1940 State House, District 14 General Nonpartisan 4,367 47.95% Lost
11/08/1938 State House, District 14 General Nonpartisan 4,099 50.86% Won