Malvin R. (Moppy) Anderson Candidate

Born: May 22, 1893
La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse County
United States
Resided: Preston, Minnesota
Fillmore County
Death: December 12, 1986
Gender: Man
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War I (1918-1919).
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus)
Offices Held: Fillmore County Treasurer (1923-1950). State Representative: HD 01 (1951-1963).
Notes: Anderson was a semi-pro baseball player as a youth and young adult. He served as Fillmore County Red Cross Chairman. Anderson also served as a Preston School Board Member (District 45) for 13 years.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1986-MN-032946). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). United States Department of Veterans Affairs, BIRLS Death File. Winona Daily News, December 8, 1986 (p. 4).
Photo of Moppy Anderson
Photo of Moppy Anderson
60th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 6 6
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1960 State House, District 01 General Nonpartisan 11,837 62.17% Won
11/04/1958 State House, District 01 General Nonpartisan 9,832 61.71% Won
11/06/1956 State House, District 01 General Nonpartisan 12,089 67.03% Won
11/02/1954 State House, District 01 General Nonpartisan 9,717 62.21% Won
11/05/1952 State House, District 01 General Nonpartisan 15,130 100.00% Won
11/07/1950 State House, District 01 General Nonpartisan 10,720 71.87% Won