Joel F. Anderson Candidate

Born: April 21, 1887
Druce, South Dakota
Brookings County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: May 7, 1962
Gender: Man
Occupation: Grain weighing division employee of the Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Political Party: Democrat
Notes: Anderson was a member of the Farmer-Laborite Party in Minneapolis' 3rd War at the time of this campaign. He was characterized as a 'mystery man' in the press as a Farmer-Laborite running for the Democratic nomination.
Sources: World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). Minnesota Death Certificate Index (1962-MN-024123). The Winona Republican-Herald, May 13, 1938 (p. 1).
Photo of Joel F. Anderson
Photo of Joel F. Anderson
The Minneapolis Star, May 16, 1938 (p. 4).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
06/20/1938 Governor Primary Democrat 3,369 4.24% Lost