Gustaf (G. Aaron) Youngquist Candidate
| Born: |
November 4, 1885 Halvås, Västergötland Västra Götaland County Sweden |
| Resided: |
Crookston,
Minnesota
Polk County |
| Death: | October 29, 1959 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | U.S. Navy, World War II. |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Minnesota Attorney General (1928-1929). |
| Notes: | Youngquist later served as an assistant U.S. Attorney General in charge of the tax division and led the investigation that led to the prosecution of Al Capone for income tax fraud. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1959-MN-026420). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, October 30, 1959 (p. 1). |
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, October 30, 1959 (p. 1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1928 | Attorney General | General | Republican | 524,151 | 56.83% | Won |
| 06/18/1928 | Attorney General | Primary | Republican | 146,781 | 61.88% | Won |