Mat Wagner Candidate
| Born: |
May 19, 1896 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee County United States |
| Resided: |
Winona,
Minnesota
Winona County |
| Death: | June 26, 1945 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Owner and manager, Winona Roofing Company |
| Military Service: | U.S. Armed Forces, World War I. |
| Political Party: | Farmer-Labor; Nonpartisan |
| Offices Held: | Mayor of Winona (1931). |
| Notes: | Born Mathias Wanger. Wagner was ousted as Winona Mayor for alleged violations of the corrupt practices act. Wagner had sold eggs for one cent per dozen to poor people during his campaign. |
| Sources: | Wisconsin Birth Certificate Index. Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1945-MN-005386). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). United States Census, 1930. The Minneapolis Journal, June 12, 1932 (p. E6). The Minneapolis Star, June 16, 1932 (p. 10). |
The Winona Republican-Herald, April 7, 1931 (p. 1).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/1942 | State Senate, District 02 | General | Nonpartisan | 2,445 | 20.56% | Lost |
| 06/20/1932 | U.S. House | Primary | Farmer-Labor | 26,176 | 2.45% | Lost |
Additional Images
The Minneapolis Star, June 16, 1932 (p. 10).