Reuben G. Thoreen Candidate

Born: August 10, 1889
Stillwater, Minnesota
Washington County
United States
Resided: Stillwater, Minnesota
Washington County
Death: December 21, 1967
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Republican; Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Washington County Attorney (1913-1922).
Notes: Thoreen was president of the Minnesota State Bar Assocation from 1951 to 1952.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1967-MN-032785). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (undated). United States Census, 1920. Minnesota Daily Star, February 8, 1922 (p. 4). The Minneapolis Tribune, December 22, 1967 (p. 21).
Photo of Reuben G. Thoreen
Photo of Reuben G. Thoreen
The Minneapolis Star, June 14, 1930 (p. 6).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
4 5 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/08/1942 Supreme Court Associate Justice Primary Nonpartisan 27,757 3.28% Lost
03/13/1935 State Senate, District 43 Special Nonpartisan 2,934 44.11% Lost
03/06/1935 State Senate, District 43 Special Primary Nonpartisan 1,344 23.05% Won
06/16/1930 Lieutenant Governor Primary Republican 73,610 18.67% Lost
06/19/1922 U.S. House, District 03 Primary Republican 19,760 48.94% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Reuben G. Thorneen's 1930 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Republican primary campaign
Print advertisement for Reuben G. Thorneen's 1930 Lieutenant Gubernatorial Republican primary campaign
The Minneapolis Star, June 14, 1930 (p. 6).