Theodore (T.W.) Thorson Candidate

Born: October 14, 1894
Winthrop, Minnesota
Sibley County
United States
Resided: Crookston, Minnesota
Polk County
Death: September 29, 1973
Gender: Man
Occupation: Music department head, Northwest School of Agriculture
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: U.S. Navy, World War I (Musician 2nd Class, 1917-1919).
Notes: Thorson was the father of State Representative (HD 04A, 1985-1987) Ted Thorson.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1973-MN-026621). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Department of Defense, Form 1330, Application for Headstone or Marker (October 26, 1973). Grand Forks Herald (Grand Forks, North Dakota), July 18, 1962 (p. 5).
Photo of Theodore Thorson
Photo of Theodore Thorson
Grand Forks Herald (Grand Forks, North Dakota), July 18, 1962 (p. 5).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/06/1962 State House, District 66 General Nonpartisan 5,970 46.57% Lost
09/11/1962 State House, District 66 Primary Nonpartisan 3,229 40.14% Won