F. Ben Andreen Candidate
| Born: |
May 29, 1895 Stanton, Iowa Montgomery County United States |
| Resided: |
Saint Peter,
Minnesota
Nicollet County |
| Death: | June 26, 1994 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Worked in the publishing business |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, World War I, 84th Division (Second Lieutenant). U.S. Navy, World War II, V-12 training unit commander (1943-1946). U.S. Navy Reserve (Commander). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Notes: | After World War I, Andreen served as superintendent of Beardsley, Ada, and New Ulm School Districts and was the youngest superintendent in the state. He became state Commander of the American Legion in 1937. Following his service in World War II Andreen worked with the Vererans Administration and Social Security Administration. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1994-MN-017041). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 24, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. The Minneapolis Star, July 12, 1940 (p. 15). Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 29, 1994 (p. B5). |
The Minneapolis Star, July 12, 1940 (p. 15).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/1940 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Republican | 13,858 | 4.22% | Lost |