Knute Knutson Candidate

Born: January 19, 1868
Nord-Aurdal, Østlandet
Oppland County
Norway
Resided: Camp Lake Township, Minnesota
Swift County
Death: August 6, 1946
Gender: Man
Occupation: Farmer
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Swift Falls School Board member. State Representative: HD 56 (1907-1909, 1911-1913); HD 25 (1915-1919).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1946-MN-021617). United States Census, 1900. United States Census, 1910. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Knute Knutson
Photo of Knute Knutson
35th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
4 8 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
09/08/1942 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Primary Republican 37,528 10.96% Lost
06/15/1936 Lieutenant Governor Primary Republican 33,858 17.64% Lost
06/20/1932 U.S. House Primary Republican 44,684 2.57% Lost
06/18/1928 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Primary Republican 33,502 13.93% Lost
11/03/1914 State House, District 25 General Nonpartisan 1,553 59.18% Won
11/05/1912 State House, District 56 General Republican 1,371 33.55% Lost
11/08/1910 State House, District 56 General Republican 2,321 58.00% Won
11/06/1906 State House, District 56 General Republican 2,101 58.74% Won