Henry Holt (North Dakota politician)
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Henry Holt was a politician from the U. S. state of North Dakota
. Holt was from Grand Forks, North Dakota
. In 1934, he was an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senator from North Dakota
against incumbent Lynn Frazier
. In 1940, he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention
which nominated U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt for a third term. In 1942, he was elected as a Democrat
to serve as Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota
under Governor
John Moses
from 1943 until his death the following year.
North Dakota
North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
. Holt was from Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Grand Forks County. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 52,838, while that of the city and surrounding metropolitan area was 98,461...
. In 1934, he was an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senator from North Dakota
United States congressional delegations from North Dakota
-United States Senate:-United States House of Representatives:...
against incumbent Lynn Frazier
Lynn Frazier
Lynn Joseph Frazier was a politician from North Dakota, serving as a U.S. Senator from 1923 to 1941 and the 12th Governor of North Dakota of that state from 1917 until being recalled in 1921. He was the first American governor ever successfully recalled from office...
. In 1940, he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention
Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention is a series of presidential nominating conventions held every four years since 1832 by the United States Democratic Party. They have been administered by the Democratic National Committee since the 1852 national convention...
which nominated U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt for a third term. In 1942, he was elected as a Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
to serve as Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota
Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota
The Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota is a political office in North Dakota. The Lieutenant Governor's duty is to preside as President of the Senate, and is responsible for legislative relations, the state budget and agri-business development. Should the Governor's office become vacant, the...
under Governor
Governor of North Dakota
The Governor of North Dakota is the chief executive of North Dakota. The current Governor is Jack Dalrymple. The Governor has the right to sign and laws, and to call the Legislative Assembly, into emergency session. The Governor is also chairman of the North Dakota Industrial Commission. The...
John Moses
John Moses
John Moses was the 22nd Governor of North Dakota from 1939 to 1945, and served in the United States Senate in 1945 until his death that year.-Biography:...
from 1943 until his death the following year.