Martin O. Brandon Candidate
| Born: |
August 12, 1893 Moe Township, Minnesota Douglas County United States |
| Resided: |
Fergus Falls,
Minnesota
Otter Tail County |
| Death: | January 31, 1953 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Military Service: | 161st Depot Brigade, Company F, 5th Infantry Regiment (1918). |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Notes: | Brandon ran for Polk County Attorney in 1922 and lost to James E. Montague. Brandon later served as Fergus Falls City Attorney. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1953-MN-012157). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 26, 1942). Office of the Quartermaster General, Memorial Division, Application for Headstone or Marker (March 5, 1953). Warren Sheaf, November 15, 1922 (p. 2). The St. Cloud Daily Times, January 1, 1952 (p. 2). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/1938 | U.S. House, District 09 | General | Democrat | 20,425 | 19.48% | Lost |
| 06/20/1938 | U.S. House, District 09 | Primary | Democrat | 4,580 | 65.28% | Won |
| 11/03/1936 | U.S. House, District 09 | General | Democrat | 20,165 | 20.25% | Lost |
| 06/15/1936 | U.S. House, District 09 | Primary | Democrat | 5,318 | 57.22% | Won |
| 11/06/1934 | U.S. House, District 09 | General | Democrat | 25,210 | 26.66% | Lost |
| 06/18/1934 | U.S. House, District 09 | Primary | Democrat | 8,751 | 45.29% | Won |