Lorna Laney-Phillips Candidate

Born: August 20, 1901
Napoleon, North Dakota
Logan County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: June 6, 1986
Gender: Woman
Occupation: Owner and operator, Phillips Legislative Service
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Minneapolis Park Commissioner (1957-1967).
Notes: Phillips previously served as Logan County (North Dakota) Deputy Superintendent of Schools. Phillips moved to Minnesota in 1937 locating in Minneapolis. Phillips was the second woman to serve on the Minneapolis Park Board.
Sources: California Death Certificate Index. The Minneapolis Star, December 19, 1957 (p. C7). Minneapolis Star and Tribune, June 11, 1986 (p. B6).
Photo of Lorna Laney-Phillips
Photo of Lorna Laney-Phillips
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, November 3, 1946 (p. L9).

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
11/05/1946 State House, District 34 General Nonpartisan 7,639 21.52% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Lorna Laney-Phillips' 1946 HD 34 genera election campaign
Print advertisement for Lorna Laney-Phillips' 1946 HD 34 genera election campaign
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, November 3, 1946 (p. L9).