Reuben F. Erickson Candidate

Born: January 5, 1896
Scandia, Minnesota
Washington County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: December 31, 1971
Gender: Man
Occupation: Physician
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War I. U.S. Army Reserve, World War II.
Political Party: Nonpartisan; Republican
Offices Held: Scandia School Board member. State Representative: HD 36 (1941-1943). Mayor of Edina (1949-1956).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1971-MN-031775). World War I Draft Registration Card (June 5, 1917). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Minneapolis Star Journal, December 28, 1940 (p. L4).
Photo of Reuben F. Erickson
Photo of Reuben F. Erickson
52nd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

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
09/09/1952 U.S. House, District 03 Primary Republican 20,197 35.23% Lost
09/12/1950 U.S. House, District 03 Primary Republican 17,147 41.35% Lost
11/05/1940 State House, District 36 General Nonpartisan 13,152 55.97% Won
09/10/1940 State House, District 36 Primary Nonpartisan 3,535 32.36% Lost