Robert (R.S.) Cowie Candidate

Born: March 4, 1890
Maynard, Minnesota
Chippewa County
United States
Resided: Rothsay, Minnesota
Wilkin County
Death: January 22, 1964
Gender: Man
Occupation: Newpaper editor, Minnesota League News
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: Rothsay School Board member. Mayor of Rothsay.
Notes: Cowie served as U.S. Postmaster at Rothsay from 1916 to 1921 and 1933 to 1942.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1964-MN-021112). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). Fergus Falls Daily Journal, January 23, 1964 (p. 7).
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Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
2 4 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/07/1950 State House, District 49 General Nonpartisan 1,693 46.59% Lost
11/07/1944 State House, District 49 General Nonpartisan 1,759 45.64% Lost
09/08/1942 U.S. House, District 09 Primary Democrat 430 28.92% Lost
11/08/1932 State House, District 49 General Nonpartisan 1,765 47.65% Lost