Hugh J. Andersen Candidate
| Born: |
August 2, 1918 Bayport, Minnesota Washington County United States |
| Resided: |
Bayport,
Minnesota
Washington County |
| Death: | January 21, 1977 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Director of window manufacturer Andersen Corp. |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army Air Force (1942-1946). |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Conservative) |
| Notes: | Andersen was the grandson of the founder of Andersen Corp. and began work there in 1941. Andersen was also the co-founder and president of the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation, a philanthropic organizaiton that was incorporated on March 2, 1962. |
| Sources: | World War II Draft Registration Card (October 16, 1940). Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1977-MN-002381). Fergus Falls Daily Journal, January 27, 1966 (p. 2). Minneapolis Tribune, January 25, 1977 (p. B2). Hugh J. Andersen Foundation: 2007 Annual Report and Guidelines (p. 2). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1966 | State Senate, District 08 | General | Nonpartisan | 9,988 | 45.33% | Lost |
| 09/13/1966 | State Senate, District 08 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 5,909 | 39.13% | Won |