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Lauderdale, Henry W.

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 1919-22 (District 35)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1886
Birth Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Birth County: Hennepin
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1965
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected): Engaged in the Practice of Law/Associated with Lauderdale Co., Pioneer Realty Firm

EDUCATION

Minneapolis North High School; Secondary; Graduate
University of Minnesota, Academic College; Attended College; 2 years
University of Minnesota, Law School; Law Degree;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

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Total Days Served: 1434

SESSIONS SERVED

42nd Legislative Session (1921-1922)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1921
Body: House
District: 35
Elected: 11/2/1920
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/3/1921 to 12/31/1922
Oath Date: 1/4/1921
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Engaged in the Practice of Law/Associated with Lauderdale Co., Pioneer Realty Firm
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Corporations
  • Insurance
  • Judiciary
  • Railroads
  • Workmens Compensation
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41st Legislative Session (1919-1920)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1919
Body: House
District: 35
Elected: 11/5/1918
Residence: Minneapolis
Term of Office: 1/28/1919 to 1/2/1921
Oath Date: 1/28/1919
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Engaged in the Practice of Law/Associated with Lauderdale Co., Pioneer Realty Firm
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
Session Notes: Erling Swenson was originally listed as the winner of the 1918 election by 66 votes. Henry W. Lauderdale contested the election results and a recount occurred. The recount showed that Lauderdale had won by 40 votes. Swenson then contested the election related to charges that Lauderdale had violated the Corrupt Practices Act including charges of paying for votes. After examining the evidence, the House ruled that Lauderdale was entitled to the seat.
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