Richard (R.W.) Klemmer Candidate

Born: July 16, 1883
Minnesota
Wadena County
United States
Resided: Owatonna, Minnesota
Steele County
Death: November 15, 1934
Gender: Man
Occupation: Co-owner, Klemmer Construction Co. (road contractor)
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Steele County Commissioner.
Notes: Klemmer's year of birth was listed as 1881 on his World War I Draft Registration Card but 1882 in his obituary and on his gravestone. Klemmer died nine days following his 1934 HD 16 general election loss.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1934-MN-015727). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). United States Census, 1930. The Ellendale Eagle, November 21, 1934 (p. 1).
Photo of Richard W. Klemmer
Photo of Richard W. Klemmer
The Ellendale Eagle, June 13, 1934 (p. 3).

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
11/06/1934 State House, District 16 General Nonpartisan 2,747 37.71% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Richard Klemmer's 1934 HD 16 general election campaign
Print advertisement for Richard Klemmer's 1934 HD 16 general election campaign