Sigrid (Mrs. Peder P.) Schmidt Candidate
| Born: |
March 6, 1901 Frederiks, Midtjylland Viborg County Denmark |
| Resided: |
Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota
Hennepin County |
| Death: | October 27, 1975 |
| Gender: | Woman |
| Occupation: | Homemaker |
| Political Party: | Republican |
| Notes: | Schmidt was the first Republican woman to appear on a primary or general Minnesota gubernatorial ballot and second woman overall. Schmidt was a member of the Washington Saucer Intelligence group and during her 1958 U.S. Sente campaign stated, "I know many who have traveled in space ships or had interplanetary contacts." During her 1952 gubernatorial bid she campaigned against fluoridation of water. |
| Sources: | Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1975-MN-027364). Denmark Census, 1911. The St. Cloud Daily Times, June 12, 1952 (p. 15). Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 3, 1958 (p. VG 1). |
Minneapolis Morning Tribune, September 3, 1958 (p. VG 1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/1958 | U.S. Senate | Primary | Republican | 6,332 | 2.59% | Lost |
| 09/09/1952 | Governor | Primary | Republican | 3,165 | 0.81% | Lost |
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