Elmer R. Anderson Candidate

Born: October 11, 1900
Holdrege, Nebraska
Phelps County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: September 13, 1990
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney for Minneapolis Retail Plumbers Association
Military Service: U.S. Navy, World War II (1942-1945).
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Minneapolis Municipal Judge (1959-1966). Hennepin County District Judge (1967-1989).
Notes: Anderson was a member of the Minneapolis Charter Commission for eight years.
Sources: World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1990-MN-023277). The Minneapolis Star, January 16, 1952 (p. 15). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, July 22, 1952 (p. 21). Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 16, 1990 (p. B6).
Photo of Elmer R. Anderson
Photo of Elmer R. Anderson
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 3, 1952 (p. VG3).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 2 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/14/1954 Attorney General Primary Republican 109,834 41.44% Lost
09/09/1952 Lieutenant Governor Primary Republican 116,727 33.11% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Elmer R. Anderson's 1966 campaign for Hennepin County District Court Judge.
Print advertisement for Elmer R. Anderson's 1966 campaign for Hennepin County District Court Judge.
Minneapolis Tribune, September 11, 1966 (p. 8).