Marvin H. Anderson Candidate

Born: March 2, 1918
Milaca, Minnesota
Mille Lacs County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: February 13, 1998
Gender: Man
Occupation: Building contractor, Marvin H. Anderson Construction Co.
Military Service: United States Army, 34th Infantry Division, World War II (1941-1944)
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: State Senator: SD 32 (1947-1959).
Notes: Anderson earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service in World War II. He was the first Amercan to land in Africa during the African Invasion as a member of the British Commandos. He later founded the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1918-19644). Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 18, 1998 (p. B6). Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 19, 1998 (p. B7).
Photo of Marvin H. Anderson
Photo of Marvin H. Anderson
56th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 3
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/02/1954 State Senate, District 32 General Nonpartisan 16,756 58.09% Won
11/07/1950 State Senate, District 32 General Nonpartisan 23,859 100.00% Won
11/05/1946 State Senate, District 32 General Nonpartisan 14,306 56.16% Won