Herschel Lashkowitz
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Herschel Lashkowitz was an American
politician
from North Dakota
, affiliated with the Democratic Party.
A lawyer
and veteran of the World War II
, Lashkowitz served as a mayor
of Fargo
for twenty years: from 1954 until 1974, when he was defeated for re-election.
Lashkowitz was an independent candidate for Governor
in 1960, but lost. He was also a Democratic nominee for Senator (class 3) in 1968, when he was defeated by a longtime Republican
incumbent
Milton Young
.
United States
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politician
Politician
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from North Dakota
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....
, affiliated with the Democratic Party.
A lawyer
Lawyer
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and veteran of the World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Lashkowitz served as a mayor
Mayor
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of Fargo
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...
for twenty years: from 1954 until 1974, when he was defeated for re-election.
Lashkowitz was an independent candidate for 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...
in 1960, but lost. He was also a Democratic nominee for Senator (class 3) in 1968, when he was defeated by a longtime Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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incumbent
Incumbent
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Milton Young
Milton Young
Milton Ruben Young was a United States politician, most notable for representing North Dakota in the United States Senate from 1945 until 1981. At the time of his retirement, he was the most senior Republican in the Senate....
.
Electoral history
See also
- North Dakota United States Senate election, 1968
- United States Senate elections, 1968