U.S. Senate, 1942 Election
Special Primary Republican
| Date: | September 8, 1942 |
| Cycle: | 1942 |
| Office: | U.S. Senate |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur E. Nelson | Man | Republican | 148,965 | 47.41 | +36.31 |
| William (Harry) Lee | Man | Republican | 34,889 | 11.10 | |
| Cliff Blanchard | Man | Republican | 33,331 | 10.61 | |
| John A. Thompson | Man | Republican | 31,330 | 9.97 | |
| Florence (Mrs. Mat) Wagner | Woman | Republican | 26,117 | 8.31 | |
| Robert J. Seiberlich | Man | Republican | 21,629 | 6.88 | |
| Wilber L. Paulson | Man | Republican | 17,933 | 5.71 |
Nelson was an attorney from St. Paul, former Mayor of St. Paul (1922-1926), and Republican nominee for U.S. Senator in 1928.
Lee was a banker from Long Prairie.
Blanchard was a former newspaperman from Minneapolis and library board member.
Thompson was a resident of Minneapolis and GOP candidate for the 5th CD in 1938.
Wagner was a resident of Winona and candidate for Winona County Sheriff in 1942.
Seiberlich was an insurance agent from Minnetonka Township.
Paulson was a resident of Minneapolis and former state Representative (HD 29, 1925-1927).
Sources
- The Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota, 1943 (p. 265).