Oscar Knutson Candidate

Born: October 9, 1899
Superior, Wisconsin
Douglas County
United States
Resided: Warren, Minnesota
Marshall County
Death: June 15, 1981
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney, judge
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Mayor of Warren. 14th Judicial District Court Judge (1941-1948). Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice (1948-1962). Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice (1962-1973).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1981-MN-014461). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). Minnesota State Law Library.
Photo of Oscar Knutson
Photo of Oscar Knutson
Minnesota State Law Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 5 5
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1970 Supreme Court Chief Justice General Nonpartisan 843,552 75.15% Won
11/03/1964 Supreme Court Chief Justice General Nonpartisan 1,213,583 100.00% Won
11/08/1960 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 929,538 76.76% Won
11/02/1954 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 629,876 67.86% Won
11/02/1948 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 546,926 29.85% Won