John (J.W.) Olsen Candidate

Born: April 28, 1864
Copenhagen, Hovedstaden
Denmark
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: October 11, 1959
Gender: Man
Occupation: Real estate broker
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Freeborn County Superintendent of Schools (1891-1901). State Representative: HD 29 (1921-1923).
Notes: Osen came to Minnesota in 1871. He was Minnesota State Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1901 to 1909.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1959-MN-026092). United States Census, 1920. Minneapolis Morning Tribune, October 12, 1959 (p. 1).
Photo of John Olsen
Photo of John Olsen
42nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1920 State House, District 29 General Nonpartisan 6,676 26.88% Won