Oscar B. (O.B.) Augustson Candidate
| Born: |
September 6, 1898 Ishpeming, Michigan Marquette County United States |
| Resided: |
Willmar,
Minnesota
Kandiyohi County |
| Death: | May 28, 1987 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Editor and manager of the Willmar Daily Tribune |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan (Liberal) |
| Notes: | Augustson was president of the Minnesota Associated Press in May 1950. He worked for the Willmar Daily / West Central Tribune in some capacity for 67 years, from 1916 to 1983. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Death Certificate Index (1987-MN-012663). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 14, 1942). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, May 22, 1950 (p. 16). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 14, 1950 (p. 4). St. Cloud Times, May 29, 1987 (p. B6). Minneapolis Star and Tribune, May 29, 1987 (p. B6). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/1962 | State Senate, District 23 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,792 | 30.57% | Lost |
| 09/09/1958 | State Senate, District 25 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,796 | 22.28% | Lost |
| 11/02/1954 | State Senate, District 25 | General | Nonpartisan | 7,586 | 44.85% | Lost |
| 11/07/1950 | State Senate, District 25 | General | Nonpartisan | 5,643 | 37.43% | Lost |
| 09/12/1950 | State Senate, District 25 | Primary | Nonpartisan | 2,369 | 26.81% | Won |