Henry L. Olson Candidate
| Born: |
August 5, 1917 Beltrami, Minnesota Polk County United States |
| Resided: |
Beltrami,
Minnesota
Polk County |
| Death: | March 30, 2001 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Airplane mechanic |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army Air Forces, World War II (1st Lieutenant, 1936-1939, 1942-1945). U.S. Air Force (Captain, 1948-1958). |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Notes: | Olson was also a Flying Tiger with the American Volunteer Group in China fighting the Japanese in World War II. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in World War II. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1917-25788). North Dakota Department of Health, Certificate of Death (01-001586). World War II Draft Registration Card (July 23, 1942). United States Census, 1940. Minneapolis Sunday Tribune and Star Journal, October 11, 942 (p. L5). |
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune and Star Journal, October 11, 942 (p. L5).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/1942 | U.S. House, District 09 | Primary | Democrat | 712 | 47.88% | Won |