Sten Theodore (S. Theo) Severtson Candidate

Born: June 7, 1887
Lisbon, Illinois
Kendall County
United States
Resided: Whalan, Minnesota
Fillmore County
Death: October 3, 1961
Gender: Man
Occupation: Lutheran pastor
Military Service: U.S. Army, 90th Division, 315th Engineers, Company F, World War I (1918-1919).
Political Party: Nonpartisan
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 01 (1935-1939).
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1961-MN-020611). World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). Winona Daily News, October 3, 1961 (p. 12).
Photo of Sten Theodore Severtson
Photo of Sten Theodore Severtson
49th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 4 2
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/05/1940 State House, District 01 General Nonpartisan 5,773 33.21% Lost
09/10/1940 State House, District 01 Primary Nonpartisan 2,076 32.01% Lost
11/03/1936 State House, District 01 General Nonpartisan 5,168 60.91% Won
11/06/1934 State House, District 01 General Nonpartisan 5,334 57.91% Won