Harry S. Swenson Candidate

Born: February 4, 1875
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: April 23, 1946
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Political Party: Democrat
Notes: Swenson was also a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney in 1912 and narrowly lost the general election. He was the son of former Hennepin County Sheriff Peter Swenson. Swenson practice law in Minneapolis for 48 years.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1946-MN-005737). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). United States Census, 1910. The Irish Standard, May 30, 1914 (p. 87). Minneapolis Star-Journal, April 24, 1946 (p. 20).
Photo of Harry S. Swenson
Photo of Harry S. Swenson
The Irish Standard, May 30, 1914 (p. 87).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 2 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/03/1914 U.S. House, District 10 General Democrat 8,522 26.07% Lost
06/16/1914 U.S. House, District 10 Primary Democrat 1,221 51.98% Won