Edward G. Hompe Candidate

Born: March 24, 1897
Deer Creek, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
United States
Resided: Deer Creek, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
Death: April 8, 1968
Gender: Man
Occupation: Proprietor, general store
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War I (Electrician 2nd Class Petty Officer, 1917-1919).
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 50 (1939-1943).
Notes: Hompe was the son of State Representative (HD 43, 1889-1891; HD 50, 1915-1933) and State Senator (SD 48, 1891-1895) John B. Hompe and the younger brother of State Representative Bernard A. Hompe (HD 50, 1943-1945).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1968-MN-010970). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 15, 1942). United States Census, 1930. United States Census, 1940.
Photo of Edward G. Hompe
Photo of Edward G. Hompe
52nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1940 State House, District 50 General Nonpartisan 12,195 16.77% Won
11/08/1938 State House, District 50 General Nonpartisan 11,813 16.03% Won