J. Arthur Bensen Candidate
| Born: |
September 20, 1891 St. Cloud, Minnesota Benton County United States |
| Resided: |
Saint Cloud,
Minnesota
Stearns County |
| Death: | January 16, 1967 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, World War I (First Lieutenant, 1917-1919). |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of St. Cloud (1924-1928). Benton County Attorney (1934-1950). |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1967-MN-000093). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, January 18, 1967 (p. A7). Minneapolis Tribune, January 19, 1967 (p. 30). |
The St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, November 8, 1932 (p. 3).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/1952 | U.S. House, District 06 | General | Republican | 66,764 | 47.42% | Lost |
| 09/09/1952 | U.S. House, District 06 | Primary | Republican | 19,876 | 58.24% | Won |
| 06/20/1932 | State House, District 45 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 825 | 20.27% | Lost |