Philip R. Monson Candidate

Born: March 23, 1894
Saint Olaf Township, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
United States
Resided: Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Otter Tail County
Death: April 26, 1973
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War I (1918-1919). U.S. Army Reserves (2nd Lieutenant).
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: Mayor of Fergus Falls (2 terms).
Notes: Monson served as Fergus Falls City Attorney for 15 years.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1973-MN-009975). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). United States Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File. United States Census, 1940. Minneapolis Star Journal, July 10, 1942 (p. 13). Fergus Falls Daily Journal, April 27, 1973 (p. 2).
Photo of Philip R. Monson
Photo of Philip R. Monson
Fergus Falls Daily Journal, April 27, 1973 (p. 2).

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
11/05/1946 State Senate, District 50 General Nonpartisan 4,559 42.10% Lost
09/08/1942 U.S. House, District 09 Primary Republican 4,954 19.64% Lost