Cyrus Magnusson Candidate
| Born: |
October 2, 1904 Minneapolis, Minnesota Hennepin County United States |
| Resided: |
Falcon Heights,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | July 8, 1983 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | State Commissioner of Insurance |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Two Harbors (1949-1955). |
| Notes: | Magnusson served as the state Commissioner of Insurance from 1959 to 1967. He was indicted by the federal government on October 29, 1965 for mail fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy. He was eventually aquitted. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1904-35602). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, October 30, 1965 (p. 1). The Minneapolis Star, September 9, 1966 (p. A15). Minneapolis Star and Tribune, July 13, 1983 (p. B3). |
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, October 30, 1965 (p. 1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/1966 | Governor | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 3,704 | 0.73% | Lost |