Clifford L. Swanson Candidate
| Born: |
July 29, 1899 Minneapolis, Minnesota Hennepin County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | May 4, 1977 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Clerk and engineer, coal and fuel company |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan; Republican |
| Offices Held: | Minneapolis Alderman: 9th Ward (1939-1951). |
| Notes: | Swanson was a candidate for Minneapolis Mayor in 1949 but placed third out of nine candidates in the May primary. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1977-MN-010393). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). United States Census, 1930. Minneapolis Spokesman, March 29, 1946 (p. 2). The Minneapolis Star, May 10, 1949 (p. 1). Minneapolis Tribune, May 6, 1977 (p. B12). |
Minneapolis Spokesman, March 29, 1946 (p. 2).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/1954 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | Primary | Republican | 43,982 | 17.59% | Lost |
| 07/08/1946 | U.S. House, District 03 | Primary | Republican | 3,299 | 7.19% | Lost |
| 12/13/1932 | State Senate, District 29 | Special Primary | Nonpartisan | 959 | 14.09% | Lost |
Additional Images
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, September 12, 1954 (p. 5).