Frank W. Matson Candidate
| Born: |
September 25, 1874 St. Paul, Minnesota Ramsey County United States |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | July 14, 1949 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Saint Paul City Councilor and Commissioner of Public Safety |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, Spanish-American War. U.S. Army, 125th Field Artillery, World War I (Lieutenant Colonel, 1918-1919). U.S. National Guard, 337th Field Artillery Regiment (Colonel, 1923-1938). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | St. Paul City Councilor (1920-1923). Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner (1923-1937, 1939-1949). |
| Notes: | Matson was the former president of the Minnesota Police Association. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1949-MN-011133). The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, July 21, 1923 (p. 8). The Minneapolis Star, May 30, 1949 (p. 29). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, May 30, 1949 (p. 1). |
The Minneapolis Star, May 30, 1949 (p. 29).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1944 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | General | Republican | 623,890 | 59.22% | Won |
| 11/08/1938 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | General | Republican | 546,345 | 51.92% | Won |
| 06/20/1938 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | Primary | Republican | 153,405 | 69.69% | Won |
| 11/03/1936 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | General | Republican | 359,959 | 34.09% | Lost |
| 11/06/1930 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | General | Republican | 323,217 | 45.84% | Won |
| 06/16/1930 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | Primary | Republican | 110,492 | 28.75% | Won |
| 11/04/1924 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | General | Republican | 403,332 | 51.48% | Won |
| 06/16/1924 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | Primary | Republican | 72,552 | 35.22% | Won |