William E. McEwen Candidate
| Born: |
August 10, 1874 Duluth, Minnesota Saint Louis County United States |
| Resided: |
Duluth,
Minnesota
Saint Louis County |
| Death: | February 15, 1933 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Publisher, The Labor World |
| Political Party: | Democrat-People's; Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | McEwen was a former plumber. He was secretary and treasurer of the Minnesota Federation of Labor from 1896 to 1908. In 1908, Governor John A. Johnson appointed him State Oil Inspector and then State Labor Commissioner in 1909. He ran for Mayor of Duluth in 1913 and narrowly lost. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1933-MN-022816). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). United States Census, 1900. The Labor World, September 22, 1900 (p. 1). Sauk Centre Herald, February 16, 1933 (p. 4). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/1924 | U.S. House, District 08 | Primary | Farmer-Labor | 4,222 | 19.96% | Lost |
| 11/06/1900 | State House, District 49 | General | Democrat-People's | 2,068 | 21.10% | Lost |