Harry E. Burns Candidate

Born: July 22, 1899
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Benton County
United States
Resided: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Stearns County
Death: March 7, 1988
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War I (1918).
Political Party: Republican
Notes: Before practicing law, Burns was Superintendent of the Albany School District for three years. Burns was a former Benton County Attorney (1926-1934) and Stearns County Attorney (1934-1942). He practiced law until 1985.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1988-MN-008880). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. St. Cloud Daily Times, March 8, 1988 (p. B6).
Photo of Harry E. Burns
Photo of Harry E. Burns
St. Cloud Daily Times, March 8, 1988 (p. B6).

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
07/10/1944 Lieutenant Governor Primary Republican 17,475 8.12% Lost