Arthur E. Nelson Candidate

Born: May 10, 1892
Browns Valley, Minnesota
Traverse County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: April 11, 1955
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War I (Private).
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Mayor of St. Paul (1922-1926). U.S. Senator (1942-1943).
Sources: World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). Cook County (Illinois) Death Certificate Index. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Photo of Arthur E. Nelson
Photo of Arthur E. Nelson
The Appeal, March 11, 1922 (p. 2).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 6 4
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1942 U.S. Senate Special Republican 372,240 56.12% Won
09/08/1942 U.S. Senate Special Primary Republican 148,965 47.41% Won
11/03/1936 Lieutenant Governor General Republican 403,412 38.07% Lost
06/15/1936 Lieutenant Governor Primary Republican 60,883 31.71% Won
11/06/1928 U.S. Senate General Republican 342,992 33.71% Lost
06/18/1928 U.S. Senate Primary Republican 111,184 42.24% Won