John Engebretson Candidate

Born: June 1, 1880
Vienna Township, Minnesota
Rock County
United States
Resided: Kenneth, Minnesota
Rock County
Death: November 14, 1984
Gender: Man
Occupation: Banker, Kenneth State Bank
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 11 (1943-1947).
Notes: Engebretson was a banker in Kenneth for 37 years and president of North Star Insurance Company in Cottonwood for 50 years.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1984-MN-029928). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1940. Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), November 15, 1984 (p. C3).
Photo of John Engebretson
Photo of John Engebretson
53rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
07/08/1946 State Senate, District 11 Primary Nonpartisan 1,336 24.00% Lost
11/03/1942 State Senate, District 11 General Nonpartisan 4,636 51.06% Won
09/08/1942 State Senate, District 11 Primary Nonpartisan 1,908 28.35% Won