Thomas J. (T.J.) Anderson Candidate
| Born: |
December 5, 1855 Larson, Wisconsin Winnebago County United States |
| Resided: |
Belgrade,
Minnesota
Stearns County |
| Death: | April 25, 1930 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Occupation: | Merchant |
| Political Party: | Prohibition |
| Notes: | Anderson was the father-in-law of Minnesota Farmer-Laborite U.S. Senator Henrik Shipstead. Anderson ran a grocery store in Belgrade from 1886 to 1919 when he moved to Superior, Wisconsin where he had already opened a store in 1887. Anderson ran a third store in Minneapolis, opened before his move to Belgrade. |
| Sources: | Minnesota State Census, 1895. Willmar Tribune, December 9, 1908 (p. 12). Willmar Tribune, October 1, 1919 (p. 2). Wausau Daily Herald, April 26, 1930 (p. 4). |
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/1916 | Governor | General | Prohibition | 19,884 | 5.09% | Lost |
| 06/19/1916 | Governor | Primary | Prohibition | 2,127 | 64.32% | Won |
| 11/03/1908 | Lieutenant Governor | General | Prohibition | 19,317 | 6.52% | Lost |
Additional Images
The Irish Standard, June 17, 1916 (p. 3).