Lynn Frazier

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Lynn Frazier

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth December 21, 1874
Date of Death Jan. 11, 1947 (Age: 72)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Lynn Frazier completed his early education in Grafton and Mayville, culminating in a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota with honors. Initially aspiring to be a doctor, he assumed control of the family farm following the deaths of his father and brother. Frazier balanced farming with a career as a school teacher, showcasing adaptability and resilience. His professional journey included significant leadership roles, such as managing institutional risk in high-finance before transitioning to public service. These experiences laid a foundation of diverse expertise and leadership capabilities.

Political Ideas

Lynn Frazier's political identity is marked by an ideological agility that blends progressive reforms with a strong interventionist approach. His tenure saw a unique convergence of state-run economic initiatives, such as the Bank of North Dakota, with direct labor intervention during the 1919 coal strike. This juxtaposition reveals a calculated strategy to balance regional economic stability with labor rights, even if it means adopting measures that might be surprising for his time.

Campaigns
1946: North Dakota State Governor

Election History

North Dakota Governor 1946, Republican Primary Results

14,845 votes (11.89%)

Loss

Winner: Fred G. Aandahl

1921: North Dakota State Governor

Election History

North Dakota gubernatorial election, 1921

107,332 votes (49.10%)

Loss

Winner: Ragnvald A. Nestos

1920: North Dakota State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1920 North Dakota gubernatorial election

117,118 votes (51.01%)

Win

North Dakota Governor 1920, Republican Primary Results

59,355 votes (52.39%)

Win
1918: North Dakota State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1918 North Dakota gubernatorial election

54,517 votes (59.75%)

Win

North Dakota Governor 1918, Republican Primary Results

54,382 votes (59.07%)

Win
1916: North Dakota State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1916 North Dakota gubernatorial election

87,665 votes (79.24%)

Win

North Dakota Governor 1916, Republican Primary Results

39,246 votes (52.07%)

Win