Elmer Austin Benson September 22,
1895-
March 13,
1985 was an
American politican from
Minnesota. He was appointed to the
United States Senate December 27,
1935 after the death of
Thomas D. Schall and served until
November 3,
1936. He was elected the 24th
Governor of Minnesota in 1936. He served as governor from
January 4,
1937 to
January 2,
1939. He lost his bid for relection in
1938. He was a member of the
Farmer-Labor Party.