Theodore Christianson, Jr. Candidate

Born: June 4, 1913
Dawson, Minnesota
Lac qui Parle County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: September 19, 1955
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II (Naval Officer).
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Supreme Court Associate Justice (1950-1955).
Notes: Born Paul Theodore Christianson. Christianson was the son of State Representative (HD 24, 1915-1925), Governor (1925-1931), and U.S. Representative (At-large, 1933-1935; CD 05, 1935-1937) Theodore Christianson.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1913-14020). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1955-MN-027942). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940).
Photo of Theodore Christianson, Jr
Photo of Theodore Christianson, Jr
The St. Cloud Daily Times, September 19, 1955 (p. 1).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1950 Supreme Court Associate Justice General Nonpartisan 531,474 58.42% Won
09/12/1950 Supreme Court Associate Justice Primary Nonpartisan 276,334 53.48% Won