Jim Swenson Candidate

Born: January 22, 1929
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Golden Valley, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: September 30, 1980
Gender: Man
Occupation: Telephone switchman, Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps, Korean Conflict (Sergeant, 1947-1951).
Political Party: 150
Notes: Born James Alan Swenson.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index. California Death Certificate Index. World War II Draft Registration Card (January 22, 1947). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Minneapolis Star, October 24, 1974 (p. D6).
Photo of Jim Swenson
Photo of Jim Swenson
The Minneapolis Star, October 24, 1974 (p. D6).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1974 State House, District 43B General Republican 3,558 40.29% Lost
09/10/1974 State House, District 43B Primary Republican 551 100.00% Won

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Jim Swenson's 1974 HD 43B general election campaign
Print advertisement for Jim Swenson's 1974 HD 43B general election campaign
The Minneapolis Star, November 4, 1974 (p. A14).