Henry J. Soltau Candidate
| Born: |
May 19, 1888 Olivia, Minnesota Renville County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | April 12, 1974 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Methodist minister |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Notes: | Soltau was convicted and imprisoned on February 13, 1942 for perjury related to a liquor raid case in Minneapolis. He received a sentence of one year in the Stillwater prison. His sentence was commuted and was released on July 11, 1942. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1974-MN-010532). World War II Draft Registration Card (July 11, 1942). The St. Cloud Daily Times, January 30, 1942 (p. 1). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, June 20, 1942 (p. 1). Minneapolis Star Journal, July 11, 1942 (p. 1). Minneapolis Tribune, April 14, 1974 (p. B9). |
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, June 20, 1942 (p. 1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/1942 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Republican | 53,138 | 13.88% | Lost |