Fred W. Putnam Candidate

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Born: November 15, 1884
Red Wing, Minnesota
Goodhue County
United States
Resided: Red Wing, Minnesota
Goodhue County
Death: September 25, 1954
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner (1917-1923).
Notes: Putnam was the son of Republican State Representative (HD 29, 1901-1911) William H. Putnam.
Sources: World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). United States Census, 1910.
Photo of Fred W. Putnam
Photo of Fred W. Putnam
The American Jewish World, November 1, 1918 (p. 155).

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
11/05/1918 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner General Republican 165,767 47.41% Won
06/17/1918 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Primary Republican 170,411 54.88% Won

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Fred W. Putnam's 1918 Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner general election campaign
Print advertisement for Fred W. Putnam's 1918 Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner general election campaign
The Twin City Star, June 87, 1918 (p. 8).