Howard S. Beamish Candidate

Born: June 8, 1916
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Independence, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: June 22, 1969
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer and tavern owner
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Beamish's birth year is listed at 1915 on his death certificate but as 1916 on his World War II Draft Registration Card, in the United States Social Security Death Index, and on his tombstone. Beamish was also a perennial candidate for local offices in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1969-MN-014547). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Social Security Death Index. The Minneapolis Star, August 30, 1962 (p. B3).
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Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 5 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/13/1966 State House, District 13A Primary Nonpartisan 397 6.93% Lost
09/08/1964 State House, District 31 Primary Nonpartisan 647 11.52% Lost
09/11/1962 State Senate, District 31 Primary Nonpartisan 639 7.12% Lost
09/13/1960 State House, District 36 Primary Nonpartisan 3,492 12.50% Lost
07/10/1944 State House, District 29 Primary Nonpartisan 841 4.70% Lost