Charles M. Andrist Candidate

Born: May 28, 1868
Roscoe, Minnesota
Goodhue County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: July 9, 1924
Gender: Man
Occupation: Professor of romance languages at the University of Minnesota
Political Party: Democrat
Notes: Andrist was the private secretary to Governors Winfield Hammond and J.A.A. Burnquist. He also served as chairman of the Hennepin County Democratic Central Committee.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1924-MN-019777). U.S. Passport Application (#1299, May 1, 1902). The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, April 11, 1912 (p. 1). Minneapolis Daily Star, July 10, 1924 (p. 1).
Photo of Charles M. Andrist
Photo of Charles M. Andrist
St. Paul Tidende, August 16, 1912 (p. 8).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 3 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
06/21/1920 Governor Primary Democrat 2,038 7.37% Lost
11/03/1914 Lieutenant Governor General Democrat 108,802 33.66% Lost
09/17/1912 Governor Primary Democrat 11,567 36.79% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Charles M. Andrist's 1912 Democratic gubernatorial primary campaign.
Print advertisement for Charles M. Andrist's 1912 Democratic gubernatorial primary campaign.
The Irish Standard, September 14, 1912 (p. 3).