John Swanson (i) Candidate

Born: December 24, 1872
Karlskrona, Blekinge
Blekinge County
Sweden
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: December 27, 1950
Gender: Man
Occupation: Grocer
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 32 (1915-1917, 1919-1921). Minneapolis Alderman: 7th Ward (1927-1939).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1950-MN-024647). World War I Draft Registration Card (September 12, 1918). United States Census, 1910. Minneapolis Morning Tribune, December 28, 1950 (p. 9).
Photo of John Swanson
Photo of John Swanson
39th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1918 State House, District 32 General Nonpartisan 3,300 27.10% Won
06/17/1918 State House, District 32 Primary Nonpartisan 2,733 23.65% Won
11/07/1916 State House, District 32 General Nonpartisan 2,921 24.65% Lost
11/03/1914 State House, District 32 General Nonpartisan 1,935 26.51% Won