Chester Watson Candidate
| Born: |
January 20, 1900 Aitkin, Minnesota Aitkin County United States |
| Resided: |
Rochester,
Minnesota
Olmsted County St. Paul, Minnesota Ramsey County |
| Death: | November 21, 1976 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Newspaper publisher |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War I (1918). |
| Political Party: | Farmer-Labor |
| Notes: | Watson was a State Probation and Parole agent from August 1933 until March 1936 when he was ousted from his position byt the State Parole Board. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1900-00138). California Death Certificate Index. World War II Draft Registration Card (February 15, 1942). 68th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library. Rochester City Directory, 1935 (p. 489). The Minneapolis Tribune, March 3, 1936 (p. 4). The Winona Republican-Herald, October 29, 1936 (p. 7). |
The Winona Republican-Herald, October 29, 1936 (p. 7).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/1940 | U.S. House, District 04 | Primary | Farmer-Labor | 3,649 | 33.70% | Lost |
| 11/03/1936 | U.S. House, District 01 | General | Farmer-Labor | 27,753 | 23.09% | Lost |