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OfficeSecretary of State
HonorificSecretary of State - Abbr: Secretary of State
Type General Election
Filing Deadline March 01, 1940 - 05:00pm Central
Polls Open November 05, 1940 - 08:00am Central
Polls Close November 05, 1940 - 08:00pm Central
Term Start January 03, 1941 - 12:00pm
Term End January 03, 1943 - 12:00pm
ContributorRBH
Last ModifiedRBH February 28, 2024 05:01pm
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Description Swanson initially declared the victor by 59 votes until a missing precinct put Marsh ahead.
LAST GENERAL ELECTION
PartyDemocratic Won11/08/1938
NameHarry R. Swanson Votes239,838 (53.09%)
Term01/03/1939 - 01/03/1941 Margin27,919 (+6.18%)
NEXT GENERAL ELECTION
PartyRepublican Won11/03/1942
NameFrank Marsh, Sr. Votes270,290 (73.84%)
Term01/03/1943 - 01/03/1945 Margin174,519 (+47.67%)
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Name Frank Marsh, Sr. (I) Secretary of State Harry R. Swanson  
PartyRepublican Democratic  
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Certified Votes 278,236 (50.00%) 278,228 (50.00%)  
Margin0 (0.00%) -8 (-0.00%)  
Predict Avg.0.00% 0.00%  
Cash On Hand $-- $--  
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Entry Date 03/01/1940 03/01/1940  
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