Henry C. Van Auken Candidate

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Born: July 27, 1912
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Robbinsdale, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: June 16, 1984
Gender: Man
Occupation: Sales manager, Fruehauf Trailer Co.
Political Party: Republican; Nonpartisan
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1984-MN-015420). World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). United States Census, 1950. The Minneapolis Star, April 19, 1954 (p. 7).
Photo of Henry C. Van Auken
Photo of Henry C. Van Auken
The St. Cloud Daily Times, September 7, 1956 (p. 9).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 5 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/11/1962 State House, District 30 Primary Nonpartisan 395 9.30% Lost
09/13/1960 State House, District 36 Primary Nonpartisan 895 6.98% Lost
09/11/1956 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Primary Republican 36,399 13.17% Lost
09/14/1954 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Primary Republican 19,557 7.82% Lost
09/12/1950 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Primary Republican 15,569 5.32% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Henry C. Van Auken's 1956 Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner Republican primary campaign
Print advertisement for Henry C. Van Auken's 1956 Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner Republican primary campaign
The St. Cloud Daily Times, September 7, 1956 (p. 9).