Henry T. McKnight Candidate

Born: April 2, 1913
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Wayzata, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: December 30, 1972
Gender: Man
Occupation: Vice president, S.T. McKnight Co.
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II (1942-1945).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: Hennepin County Park Board member. State Senator: SD 31 (1963-1967); SD 33 (1967-1971).
Notes: McKnight was the father of State Representative (HD 31, 1923-1929) and State Senator (SD 31, 1929-1931) Sumner T. McKnight.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1913-39020). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1972-MN-034081). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, March 18, 1962 (p. W1).
Photo of Henry T. McKnight
Photo of Henry T. McKnight
63rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1966 State Senate, District 33 General Nonpartisan 15,571 69.94% Won
11/06/1962 State Senate, District 31 General Nonpartisan 19,529 71.65% Won
09/11/1962 State Senate, District 31 Primary Nonpartisan 6,729 74.98% Won