Sylvester McGovern Candidate
| Born: |
July 4, 1895 Northfield, Minnesota Rice County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | July 18, 1977 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Advertising and sales |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War I (1918). |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Notes: | McGovern was also a radio political commentator ("Minnesota Merry Go Round") on KSTP under the name "Rome Roberts." |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1977-MN-018280). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. United States Census, 1940. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, June 15, 1940 (p. 18). The Minneapolis Star, July 19, 1977 (p. B7). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/1940 | Governor | Primary | Democrat | 11,249 | 11.78% | Lost |