Claude G. Baughman Candidate

Born: August 8, 1878
Nevada, Iowa
Story County
United States
Resided: Waseca, Minnesota
Waseca County
Death: May 18, 1957
Gender: Man
Occupation: Grocery chain store owner (Self Serve Stores, Inc.)
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Waseca School Board member. State Senator: SD 16 (1939-1955).
Notes: Baughman served as president of the Minnesota Retail Grocers' Association.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1957-MN-019049). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). Winona Daily News, May 20, 1957 (p. 2). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Claude G. Baughman
Photo of Claude G. Baughman
53rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 8 6
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1954 State Senate, District 16 General Nonpartisan 6,267 48.29% Lost
11/07/1950 State Senate, District 16 General Nonpartisan 7,018 53.36% Won
09/12/1950 State Senate, District 16 Primary Nonpartisan 3,443 51.63% Won
11/05/1946 State Senate, District 16 General Nonpartisan 7,245 61.42% Won
11/03/1942 State Senate, District 16 General Nonpartisan 5,369 50.59% Won
09/08/1942 State Senate, District 16 Primary Nonpartisan 3,118 40.84% Won
11/08/1938 State Senate, District 16 General Nonpartisan 6,916 49.02% Lost
06/20/1938 State Senate, District 16 Primary Nonpartisan 2,876 27.50% Won