C. Elmer Anderson

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Clyde Elmer Anderson (March 16, 1912–January 12, 1998), more commonly known as C. Elmer Anderson, was an American politician. He was born in Brainerd, Minnesota and served as the 28th governor of Minnesota from September 27, 1951 to January 5, 1955 as a Republican. He died in 1998 in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Years of Public Service

Anderson first ran as lieutenant governor in 1938 under Harold Stassen. At the time of his election Anderson was only 26 years old. He went on to serve a record 11 years as governor, winning reelection in 1940, 1944, 1946, 1948 and 1950. In September 1951 Anderson became governor of Minnesota when Gov. Luther W. Youngdahl resigned to become a federal judge. He won election in 1952 . After his term as governor Anderson went on to serve as mayor of Brainerd. The C. Elmer Anderson Memorial Highway is named in his honor.

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