Nobert J. McGovern Candidate

Born: December 9, 1924
Duluth, Minnesota
Saint Louis County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County


New Brighton, Minnesota
Ramsey County
Death: September 12, 2004
Gender: Man
Occupation: Inspector, Twin Cities Arsenal
Military Service: U.S. Naval Reserve, World War II (1942-1945).
Political Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Notes: McGovern ran for Lieutenant Governor in 1952 from New Brighton and for HD 36 in 1964 from Minneapolis.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Birth Certificate Index (1924-57466). United States Social Security Applications and Claims Index. World War II Draft Registration Card (December 4, 1945). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 3, 1952 (p. VG3). Minneapolis Tribune, October 28, 1964 (p. VG3).
Photo of Norbert J. McGovern
Photo of Norbert J. McGovern
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 3, 1952 (p. VG3).

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
11/03/1964 State House, District 36 General Nonpartisan 6,141 19.42% Lost
09/09/1952 Lieutenant Governor Primary Democratic-Farmer-Labor 35,746 15.34% Lost