Lily J. Anderson Candidate
| Born: |
July 6, 1892 Franklin, Minnesota Renville County United States |
| Resided: |
Franklin,
Minnesota
Renville County |
| Death: | May 9, 1965 |
| Gender: | Woman |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Political Party: | Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Anderson was sometimes referred to as the "Farmerette of Franklin." She was originally named the candidate for Treasurer in March 1920 by Arthur Townley's Nonpartisan League. However, she was not able to file candidacy paperwork for the office because of a delay in the ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. She was then replaced on the ballot for Treasurer by Charles Lund in June 1920. But on October 5, 1920, Anderson accepted the Farmer-Labor nomination for Secretary of State, becoming the first woman nominated for the office in Minnesota history. Anderson replaced St. Paul attorney, Farmer-Labor Secretary, and former Wisconsin Assemblyman Roy Smelker of St. Paul who withdrew from the race. Anderson and 1920 Socialist Lieutenant Governor nominee Lillian Friedman were the first two women nominated to statewide office in Minnesota history. She married Joseph T. Johnson on November 27, 1924. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1965-MN-011869). 1900 United States Federal Census. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, March 27, 1920 (p. 1). Farmers Independent, April 8, 1920 (p.1). Willmar Tribune, May 19, 1920 (p. 3). The Minneapolis Star, October 5, 1920 (p. 1). |
New Ulm Review, June 9, 1920 (p. 7).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/1920 | Secretary of State | General | Farmer-Labor | 193,658 | 26.37% | Lost |