American politician

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 (cl* 3) in 1968, when he was defeated by longtime Republican in*bent Milton Young.

Electoral history

See also

• North Dakota United States Senate election, 1968
• United States Senate elections, 1968

External links

• Brief profile at the Political Graveyard