Oscar L. Lund Candidate

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Born: October 10, 1897
Chicago, Illinois
Cook County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: January 9, 1982
Gender: Man
Occupation: Employee, linseed oil firm
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Minneapolis Alderman: 10th Ward (1939-1949).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1982-MN-000641). World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, May 2, 1939 (p. 14). Minneapolis Tribune, January 11, 1982 (p. B2).
Photo of Oscar L. Lund
Photo of Oscar L. Lund
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune and Star Journal, September 6, 1942 (p. L7).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 4 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1952 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Special Republican 549,658 43.92% Lost
09/09/1952 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Special Primary Republican 86,909 28.27% Won
07/08/1946 U.S. House, District 03 Primary Republican 5,497 11.99% Lost
09/08/1942 Railroad & Warehouse Commissioner Primary Republican 38,553 11.26% Lost

Additional Images

Print advertisement for Oscar L. Lund's 1942 Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner Republican primary campaign
Print advertisement for Oscar L. Lund's 1942 Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner Republican primary campaign
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune and Star Journal, September 6, 1942 (p. L7).