Harry J. O'Brien Candidate
| Born: |
August 11, 1882 Faribault, Minnesota Rice County United States |
| Resided: |
Brainerd,
Minnesota
Crow Wing County |
| Death: | January 4, 1950 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Traveling salesman |
| Political Party: | Democrat; Democratic-Farmer-Labor; Write-In (Sticker) |
| Notes: | O'Brien ran against his cousin, E. Thomas O'Brien, for the 6th CD Democratic nomination in 1942. He ran a write-in sticker campaign in the general election. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1950-MN-016643). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). United States Census, 1940. The St. Cloud Daily Times, August 6, 1942 (p. 8). |
The St. Cloud Daily Times, August 6, 1942 (p. 8).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1944 | U.S. House, District 06 | General | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 38,947 | 32.90% | Lost |
| 07/10/1944 | U.S. House, District 06 | Primary | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 5,119 | 65.20% | Won |
| 11/03/1942 | U.S. House, District 06 | General | Write-In (Sticker) | 298 | 0.35% | Lost |
| 09/08/1942 | U.S. House, District 06 | Primary | Democrat | 599 | 40.72% | Lost |
Additional Images
The St. Cloud Daily Times, September 4, 1942 (p. 5).