Frank Henry Benson
Republican
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-05-1912 | Republican | SD-27 | 6045 | Win |
| 11-07-1916 | Republican | SD-27 | 8540 | Win |
Candidate Biography:
Born: March 21, 1873 in Santa Clara, CA
Married: Lillie
Died: July 29, 1956 in San Jose, CA
Previous: Justice of the Peace, City of San Jose
Previous: City Attorney, City of San Jose
1929-1930: Chief, State Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement
- Benson was one of five legislators who were elected as Socialist Party candidates. The others were Downing, Harris, Kingsley and Spengler.
Source: California Blue Book (1911)
Source: "Final Service Held for 1st State Narcotic Chief," Oakland Tribune, July 31, 1956, p. 29