Harry J. O'Brien Candidate

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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
Notes: O'Brien ran against his cousin, E. Thomas O'Brien, for the 6th CD Democratic nomination in 1942.
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).
Photo of Harry J. O'Brien
Photo of Harry J. O'Brien
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 298 0.35% Lost
09/08/1942 U.S. House, District 06 Primary Democrat 599 40.72% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Harry J. O'Brien's 1942 CD 06 Democratic primary campaign
Print advertisement for Harry J. O'Brien's 1942 CD 06 Democratic primary campaign
The St. Cloud Daily Times, September 4, 1942 (p. 5).