Herman Carl Andersen

Republican Representative of Minnesota's 7th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 27, 1897 (81 years old)

Birthday

July 26, 1978

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 7th congressional district from 1939 to 1963.
Prior to Congress, was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1935 to 1937.
Engaged in various professions including cattle raising, agriculture, and civil engineering.
Voted in favor of the Civil Rights Acts of 1957 and 1960.
Voted present on the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Faced political challenges in 1962 due to redistricting and a controversial business deal.
Lost the Republican primary in 1962 and did not return to politics afterward.
After his political career, he retired to Virginia and managed farming interests in Minnesota.
Died in 1978 and was cremated, with ashes interred in a cemetery in Minnesota.