Charles W. (C.W.) Odell Candidate

Born: January 9, 1862
Ålem, Småland
Kalmar County
Sweden
Resided: Willmar, Minnesota
Kandiyohi County
Death: May 5, 1948
Gender: Man
Occupation: Bank cashier
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Mayor of Willmar (2 terms). Kandiyohi County Sheriff (1890-1902). State Senator: SD 55 (1911-1915).
Notes: Odell came to the United States in 1879. He also served as Willmar Chief of Police for four years.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1948-MN-011772). United States Census, 1910. United States of America, Department of State, Passport Application (#103806, May 13, 1905). The Minneapolis Star, May 5, 1948 (p. 29).
Photo of Charles W. Odell
Photo of Charles W. Odell
38th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/04/1930 State Senate, District 25 General Nonpartisan 4,573 38.23% Lost
11/02/1926 State Senate, District 25 General Nonpartisan 4,179 35.49% Lost
11/08/1910 State Senate, District 55 General Republican 1,684 51.39% Won