Elmer Austin Benson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Elmer Austin Benson

American politician

Date of Birth: 22-Sep-1895

Place of Birth: Appleton, Minnesota, United States

Date of Death: 13-Mar-1985

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Elmer Austin Benson (September 22, 1895 – March 13, 1985) was an American lawyer and politician from Minnesota.
In 1935, Elmer Benson was appointed to the U.S.
Senate following the death of Thomas Schall.
He served as the 24th Governor of Minnesota, defeating Republican Martin Nelson in a landslide victory in Minnesota's 1936 gubernatorial election.
He lost the governorship two years later following his defeat to Republican Harold Stassen in the 1938 gubernatorial election.