C.R. (Cap) Bjornson Candidate

Born: October 29, 1886
Ellsworth, Wisconsin
Pierce County
United States
Resided: Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: February 16, 1978
Gender: Man
Occupation: Sergeant-at-Arms, Minnesota House of Representatives
Political Party: Republican
Notes: Bjornson served as Sergeant-at-Arms in the Minnesota House from 1949 to 1955. He worked for several years as a lobbyist for the Minnesota Soybean Association.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1978-MN-003475). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, July 30, 1954 (p. 4). Minneapolis Tribune, February 19, 9178 (p. B12).
Phot of Cap Bjornson
Phot of Cap Bjornson
Minneapolis Tribune, February 19, 9178 (p. B12).

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
09/14/1954 Treasurer Primary Republican 75,050 29.27% Lost