James S. Arneson Candidate
| Born: |
June 2, 1874 Bergen, Vestlandet Bergen County Norway |
| Resided: |
St. Paul,
Minnesota
Ramsey County |
| Death: | January 15, 1949 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Real estate |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Chisholm. Grant County Auditor. |
| Notes: | Born Jens Severian Arneson. Arneson was a former newspaper editor in Chisholm. He was the gubernatorial campaign manager for Sam Brown in 1908 and J.A.A. Burnquist in 1916. He later served as Minnesota Immigration Commissioner. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1949-MN-011737). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 10, 1918). The Bemidji Daily Pioneer, April 2, 1914 (p. 2). New Ulm Review, May 3, 1916 (p. 6). The Winona Republican-Herald, April 5, 1930 (p. 11). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/1930 | Clerk of the Supreme Court | Primary | Republican | 27,693 | 7.14% | Lost |
| 06/16/1914 | Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner | Primary | Republican | 27,372 | 16.18% | Lost |