Elling A. Knutson Candidate

Born: January 19, 1897
Cumberland, Wisconsin
Barron County
United States
Resided: St. Paul, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: March 29, 1981
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner (1952-1953).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1981-MN-007674). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1950.
Photo of Elling A. Knutson
Photo of Elling A. Knutson
The Winona Republican-Herald, May 21, 1952 (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
09/09/1952 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Special Primary Republican 73,424 23.88% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Elling A. Knutson's 1952 Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner Republican primary campaign
Print advertisement for Elling A. Knutson's 1952 Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner Republican primary campaign
Minneapolis Spokesman, September 5, 1952 (p. 7).