Sidney Benson Candidate
| Born: |
July 21, 1900 Minneapolis, Minnesota Hennepin County United States |
| Resided: |
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | November 2, 1942 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Attorney |
| Political Party: | Democrat |
| Offices Held: | Minneapolis City Council Alderman: 11th Ward (1925-1933). |
| Sources: | World War II Draft Registration Card (February 16, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, March 23, 1929 (p. 4). The Times (Minneapolis), November 2, 1934 (p. 1). The Minneapolis Star, November 3, 1942 (p. 23). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/1934 | U.S. House, District 05 | General | Democrat | 27,814 | 23.81% | Lost |
| 06/18/1934 | U.S. House, District 05 | Primary | Democrat | 9,979 | 52.25% | Won |