Osmund (O.E.) Thompson Candidate

Born: August 13, 1886
Liknes, Sørlandet
Agder County
Norway
Resided: Duluth, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
Death: June 11, 1977
Gender: Man
Occupation: Real estate
Military Service: U.S. Army, 221st Field Signal Battalion, Company C, World War I (Sergeant 1st Class, 1918-1919).
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Notes: Thompson's year of birth is listed as 1886 on his death certificate and World War I Draft Registration Card an 1887 on his World War II Draft Registration Card.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1977-MN-015663). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). Norway Census, 1900. United States Census, 1920. The Duluth News Tribune, May 8, 1924 (p. 2).
Photo of Osmund Thompson
Photo of Osmund Thompson
The Duluth News Tribune, October 20, 1924 (p. 4).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 4 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1928 State House, District 58 General Nonpartisan 3,066 22.61% Lost
11/02/1926 State House, District 58 General Nonpartisan 2,226 26.88% Lost
11/04/1924 State House, District 58 General Nonpartisan 2,943 22.84% Lost
06/17/1918 State Senate, District 58 Primary Nonpartisan 612 17.90% Lost