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Russell Kennedy

House 1951-52 (District 32)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 11/2/1919
Birth Place: Willmar, Minnesota
Birth County: Kandiyohi
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 10/29/2001
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Advertising

EDUCATION

Minneapolis Public Schools; Secondary; Graduate
University of Minnesota; College Graduate; Political Science

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Armed Forces (World War II); 194? to 194?

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

57th Legislative Session (1951-1952)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1951
Body: House
District: 32
Elected: 11/7/1950
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/1/1951 to 1/4/1953
Oath Date: 1/2/1951
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Advertising
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Civil Administration
  • Elections
  • Employees Compensation
  • Insurance