Cliff Blanchard Candidate
| Born: |
December 6, 1890 Sleepy Eye, Minnesota Brown County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | October 10, 1950 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Assistant supervisor, W.P.A. |
| Military Service: | U.S. Naval Reserve Force, World War I (Aviation Radio Technician Petty Officer 2nd Class). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Minneapolis Library Board (elected 1942). |
| Notes: | Blanchard was a former newspaperman who was known in his later years for writing many letters to the editor in local papers. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1950-MN-005538). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1940. The St. Cloud Daily Times, August 17, 1942 (p. 5). The Minneapolis Star, October 12, 1950 (p. 45). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/1942 | U.S. Senate | Special Primary | Republican | 33,331 | 10.61% | Lost |