Thomas Frankson Candidate

Born: September 16, 1869
York Township, Minnesota
Fillmore County
United States
Resided: Spring Valley, Minnesota
Fillmore County
Death: June 8, 1939
Gender: Man
Occupation: Real estate agent
Political Party: Republican
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 05 (1911-1915). Minnesota Lieutenant Governor (1917-1921).
Notes: Franklin briefly practice law for two years before turning to real estate.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1939-MN-025163). United States Census, 1910. The Minneapolis Star, June 8, 1939 (p. 1).
Photo of Thomas Frankson
Photo of Thomas Frankson
38th Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
4 10 8
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
06/21/1920 Governor Primary Republican 27,421 8.92% Lost
11/05/1918 Lieutenant Governor General Republican 198,766 58.47% Won
06/17/1918 Lieutenant Governor Primary Republican 130,052 40.36% Won
11/07/1916 Lieutenant Governor General Republican 213,604 56.75% Won
06/19/1916 Lieutenant Governor Primary Republican 71,194 41.12% Won
11/05/1912 State House, District 05 General Republican 2,641 39.42% Won
09/17/1912 State House, District 05 Primary Republican N/A 100.00% Won
11/08/1910 State House, District 05 General Republican 2,563 51.17% Won
09/20/1910 State House, District 05 Primary Republican 2,856 52.02% Won
09/18/1906 State Senate, District 05 Primary Republican 1,867 43.21% Lost