Lars (L.P.) Lawson Candidate

Born: October 16, 1844
Søndersted
Sjælland County
Denmark
Resided: Geneva Township, Minnesota
Freeborn County
Death: August 1, 1916
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: People's; Prohibition
Offices Held: Geneva Township School Board Clerk (26 years). Geneva Township Chair.
Notes: Lawson came to the United States with his parents in 1852 locating at Raymond, Wisconsin.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1916-MN-008030). Denmark Census, 1845. United States Census, 1900. Freeborn County Standard, October 7, 1896 (p. 5). The Ellendale Eagle, August 10, 1916 (p. 4).
Photo of Lars Lawson
Photo of Lars Lawson
The Times-Enterprise (Albert Lea), August 2, 1916 (p. 2).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 5 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1910 State House, District 09 General Prohibition 1,342 19.67% Lost
09/20/1910 State House, District 09 Primary Prohibition 14 50.00% Won
11/03/1908 State House, District 09 General Prohibition 1,702 22.89% Lost
09/15/1908 State House, District 09 Primary Prohibition 12 44.44% Won
11/03/1896 State House, District 04 General People's 1,275 15.77% Lost