Anna D. Olesen Candidate
| Born: |
July 3, 1885 Cordova, Minnesota Le Sueur County United States |
| Resided: |
Cloquet,
Minnesota
Carlton County |
| Death: | May 21, 1971 |
| Gender: | Woman |
| Occupation: | Homemaker |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Notes: | Born Anna Louella Dickie. Olesen was the first woman candidate and nominee for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota history. She later served on President Franklin Roosevelt's National Emergency Council. She was appointed U.S. Postmaster at Northfield on November 30, 1933. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1971-MN-012685). United States Census, 1920. The Minneapolis Star, November 17, 1933 (p. 3). |
The Minneapolis Star, January 16, 1934 (p. 1).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/1932 | U.S. House | Primary | Democrat | 30,110 | 4.53% | Lost |
| 11/07/1922 | U.S. Senate | General | Democrat | 123,624 | 17.90% | Lost |
| 06/19/1922 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Democrat | 28,745 | 47.68% | Won |