David M. (D.M.) Carey Candidate

Born: January 29, 1889
Mapleton, Minnesota
Blue Earth County
United States
Resided: Wells, Minnesota
Faribault County
Death: July 6, 1963
Gender: Man
Occupation: Veterinarian, farmer
Military Service: U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, World War I (1918-1919). U.S. Army Reserve, Veterinary Corps, World War I (2nd Lieutenant).
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Wells School Board member. State Senator: SD 07 (1945-1955).
Notes: Carey practiced veterinary medicine in Wells from 1914 until the mid-1940s.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1963-MN-004573). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). Office of the Quartermaster General, Headstone Application for Military Veterans (August 29, 1963). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, July 8, 1963 (p. 19).
Photo of David M. Carey
Photo of David M. Carey
54th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1954 State Senate, District 07 General Nonpartisan 4,197 46.83% Lost
11/07/1950 State Senate, District 07 General Nonpartisan 4,303 52.01% Won
11/05/1946 State Senate, District 07 General Nonpartisan 3,838 51.32% Won
12/28/1944 State Senate, District 07 Special Nonpartisan 2,896 59.58% Won