Silas M. Bryan Candidate

Born: October 23, 1893
Salem, Illinois
Marion County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: July 1, 1957
Gender: Man
Occupation: Attorney
Military Service: U.S. Army, World War I (Captain). U.S. Army Air Forces, World War II (Colonel).
Political Party: Democrat
Notes: Bryan was the son of Nebraska Governor Charles Bryan, nephew of former Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, and cousin of Congresswoman Ruth Bryan Owen.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1957-MN-023923). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 27, 1942). The Minneapolis Star, July 2, 1957 (p. B11).
Photo of Silas M. Bryan
Photo of Silas M. Bryan
The Minneapolis Star, July 2, 1957 (p. B11).

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
3 5 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
06/18/1934 Governor Primary Democrat 16,539 6.29% Lost
11/08/1932 U.S. House General Democrat 207,419 2.67% Lost
06/20/1932 U.S. House Primary Democrat 41,922 6.31% Won
11/04/1930 U.S. House, District 05 General Democrat 32,215 35.57% Lost
11/07/1922 Lieutenant Governor General Democrat 88,441 13.00% Lost