Herschel Lashkowitz
Herschel Lashkowitz (April 2, 1918 – September 7, 1993) was an American politician from North Dakota, affiliated with the Democratic Party.
A lawyer and veteran of World War II, Lashkowitz served as mayor of Fargo for twenty years, from 1954 until 1974, when he was defeated for re-election. He also served as a state senator for 18 years.
Lashkowitz was an independent candidate for Governor in 1960, but lost. He was also the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator (class 3) in 1968, when he was defeated by longtime Republican incumbent Milton Young.
Electoral history[]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Milton R. Young | 154,968 | 64.79 | ||
| Democratic | Herschel Lashkowitz | 80,815 | 33.79 | ||
| Independent | Duane Mutch | 3,393 | 1.42 | ||
| Majority | |||||
| Turnout | 239,176 | ||||
See also[]
- North Dakota United States Senate election, 1968
- United States Senate elections, 1968
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